Broad Lane Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Broad Lane Cafe 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
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 301 Broad Lane, Birmingham, B14 5AF
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Broad Lane Cafe among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Broad Lane Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Broad Lane Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Newhomes Development Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2010 |
| Baabzi Takeaway - Kings Heath Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| 202 Fd Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Bells Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2012 |
| Allens Croft Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Allens Croft Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| BJ's Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Broad Lane Cafe
What is Broad Lane Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Broad Lane Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Broad Lane Cafe 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 Broad Lane Cafe last inspected?
Broad Lane Cafe was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Broad Lane Cafe compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Broad Lane Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Broad Lane Cafe 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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