GAIL's Birmingham New Street food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
GAIL's Birmingham New Street 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: 42A New Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B2 4EG
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts GAIL's Birmingham New Street 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% | ← GAIL's Birmingham New Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 GAIL's Birmingham New Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
Questions about GAIL's Birmingham New Street
What is GAIL's Birmingham New Street's food hygiene rating?
GAIL's Birmingham New Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 27 November 2025.
Is GAIL's Birmingham New Street 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 GAIL's Birmingham New Street last inspected?
GAIL's Birmingham New Street was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does GAIL's Birmingham New Street compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and GAIL's Birmingham New Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects GAIL's Birmingham New Street 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
GAIL's Birmingham New Street is one of 159 rated food businesses in Ladywood. See every hygiene rating in Ladywood →
Birmingham inspects and rates 10,037 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Birmingham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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