Benk Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Benk 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 18 August 2025, 10 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: 386-388 Coventry Road, Nechells, Birmingham, B10 0UF
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Benk 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% | ← Benk 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 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 Benk 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 Benk Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd / Make My Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2021 |
| Amsons Islamic Store Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| All Saints Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2011 |
| 4ever convenience store Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Ali Meat Products Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2010 |
| Ambala Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
Questions about Benk Cafe
What is Benk Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Benk Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 August 2025.
Is Benk 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 Benk Cafe last inspected?
Benk Cafe was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 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 Benk Cafe?
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 Benk Cafe compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Benk Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Benk 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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Benk Cafe is one of 201 rated food businesses in Nechells. See every hygiene rating in Nechells →
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