The Queens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Queens Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Queens Head, 28 Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6BJ
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Queens Head 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% | ← The Queens Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Queens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Aktar at Home Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Archie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Aramark Staff Canteen Selfridges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Queens Head
What is The Queens Head's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 11 September 2024.
Is The Queens Head 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Queens Head last inspected?
The Queens Head was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Queens Head compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Queens Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Queens Head 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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