Lab Coffee Works food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Lab Coffee Works 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 20 June 2025, 12 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: 134-138 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2ES
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Lab Coffee Works 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% | ← Lab Coffee Works | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lab Coffee Works 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 Lab Coffee Works, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
Questions about Lab Coffee Works
What is Lab Coffee Works's food hygiene rating?
Lab Coffee Works has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Lab Coffee Works 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 Lab Coffee Works last inspected?
Lab Coffee Works was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 Lab Coffee Works?
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 Lab Coffee Works compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Lab Coffee Works is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Lab Coffee Works 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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