Akari Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Akari 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 29 January 2025, 17 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: Latitude, 159 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, B5 6AB
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Akari 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% | ← Akari 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Akari Cafe 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 Akari Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Alleway's Confectionary Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| AM Pakistan Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| 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 |
| Aktar at Home Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Akari Cafe
What is Akari Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Akari Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Akari 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 Akari Cafe last inspected?
Akari Cafe was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Akari Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Akari Cafe compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Akari Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Akari 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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