Poke Shack food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Poke Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: 50 St Georges Street, Birmingham, B19 3QU
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Poke Shack among the 5,378 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Poke Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Poke Shack 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 Poke Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Arc Oakbridge School School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
Questions about Poke Shack
What is Poke Shack's food hygiene rating?
Poke Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Poke Shack 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poke Shack last inspected?
Poke Shack was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Poke Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poke Shack compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Poke Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Poke Shack 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
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