The Ivy Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
The Ivy Lounge 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 19 September 2024, 21 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: Unit A305 The Arcadian, 70 Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Ivy Lounge 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 Ivy Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Ivy Lounge none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ivy Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Alleway's Confectionary Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| AC Hotel Birmingham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
Questions about The Ivy Lounge
What is The Ivy Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Ivy Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 September 2024.
Is The Ivy Lounge 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 Ivy Lounge last inspected?
The Ivy Lounge was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ivy Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ivy Lounge compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Ivy Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Ivy Lounge 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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