EL Buen Gusto food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
EL Buen Gusto 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 12 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 73 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9NS
How this rating has changed
EL Buen Gusto was re-inspected on 12 April 2022 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2021 | 5 5 | Held |
| 20 April 2021 | 5 5 | Held |
| 12 April 2022 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts EL Buen Gusto among the 5,551 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,551 | 65% | ← EL Buen Gusto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,370 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 768 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 406 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 96 | 1% |
A further 1,660 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 Very 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 EL Buen Gusto 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 EL Buen Gusto, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Arco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Alan Walters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Apollo Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about EL Buen Gusto
What is EL Buen Gusto's food hygiene rating?
EL Buen Gusto has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 12 April 2022.
Is EL Buen Gusto 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 EL Buen Gusto last inspected?
EL Buen Gusto was last inspected on 12 April 2022, more than 4 years 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 EL Buen Gusto?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EL Buen Gusto compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and EL Buen Gusto is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects EL Buen Gusto 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
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EL Buen Gusto is one of 111 rated food businesses in Harborne. See every hygiene rating in Harborne →
Birmingham inspects and rates 10,221 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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