Lola the cafe boat food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Birmingham
Lola the cafe boat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: Lola the cafe boat, The Waters Edge, Birmingham, B1 2HL
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Lola the cafe boat 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% | ← Lola the cafe boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lola the cafe boat 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 Lola the cafe boat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| 3 Arena Central - HMRC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| AC Hotel Birmingham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Lola the cafe boat
What is Lola the cafe boat's food hygiene rating?
Lola the cafe boat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Lola the cafe boat 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lola the cafe boat last inspected?
Lola the cafe boat was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 Lola the cafe boat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lola the cafe boat compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Lola the cafe boat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Lola the cafe boat 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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