The Lion Bar and Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
The Lion Bar and Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Lion Bar and Restaurant was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 415 West Boulevard, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2PP
How this rating has changed
The Lion Bar and Restaurant has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 14 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Lion Bar and Restaurant among the 5,551 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,551 | 65% | ← The Lion Bar and Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,370 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 768 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 406 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 96 | 1% |
A further 1,660 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Lion Bar and Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best-One Quinton Stores Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2009 |
| B & G Liquor Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Bar One Quinton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Baskerville Special School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Asda Cafe, Asda Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Amber Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| B & G News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
Questions about The Lion Bar and Restaurant
What is The Lion Bar and Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Lion Bar and Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 July 2026.
Is The Lion Bar and Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lion Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
The Lion Bar and Restaurant was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Lion Bar and Restaurant compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Lion Bar and Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Lion Bar and Restaurant and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Lion Bar and Restaurant is one of 18 rated food businesses in Quinton. See every hygiene rating in Quinton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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