Bazar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Bazar 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: Mailbox, 65 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1RE
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Bazar 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% | ← Bazar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bazar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC Hotel Birmingham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| 3 Arena Central - HMRC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
Questions about Bazar
What is Bazar's food hygiene rating?
Bazar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Bazar 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 Bazar last inspected?
Bazar was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does Bazar compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Bazar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Bazar 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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