Ardens Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Ardens Lounge 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
This is a fresh result: Ardens Lounge was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 14 Arden Oak Road, Birmingham, B26 3LX
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Ardens Lounge among the 5,382 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 | 5,382 | 66% | ← Ardens Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,864 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 Ardens Lounge 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 Ardens Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| All U Need Is Cake Other catering premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Best4 Vapes Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Asda Express Hobs Moat PFS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bloom Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Ann Marie Howes Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2017 |
Questions about Ardens Lounge
What is Ardens Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Ardens Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Ardens Lounge 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 Ardens Lounge last inspected?
Ardens Lounge was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Ardens Lounge?
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 Ardens Lounge compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,173 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Ardens Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ardens Lounge 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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