Tokyo izakaya food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
Tokyo izakaya holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Tokyo izakaya was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Lower Severn Street, Birmingham, B1 1PU
How it compares in Birmingham
A 1 is rare: only 387 of 8,171 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 21. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Tokyo izakaya | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Tokyo izakaya the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tokyo izakaya, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| AC Hotel Birmingham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| 3 Arena Central - HMRC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about Tokyo izakaya
What is Tokyo izakaya's food hygiene rating?
Tokyo izakaya has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Tokyo izakaya safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Tokyo izakaya last inspected?
Tokyo izakaya was last inspected on 20 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 Tokyo izakaya?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tokyo izakaya compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Tokyo izakaya holds a 1. 387 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Tokyo izakaya 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Birmingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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