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Dame Elizabeth Hall food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Birmingham

Dame Elizabeth Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 11 October 2011, more than 14 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.

Address: Firbank Close, Birmingham, B30 1UA

How it compares in Birmingham

That puts Dame Elizabeth Hall 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.

Every rated food business in Birmingham
5 out of 5 5,380 66% ← Dame Elizabeth Hall
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

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 Dame Elizabeth Hall 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 Dame Elizabeth Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust Caring Premises 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 26 September 2025
Bear and Staff Pub/bar/nightclub 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 17 July 2024
ABM Catering School/college/university 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 29 April 2026
Anjuna Lounge Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 24 August 2023
Attic Brew Manufacturers/packers 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 28 January 2026
Alicias Micro Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 14 September 2023
Basecamp Other catering premises 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 17 July 2024
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 15 May 2024

Questions about Dame Elizabeth Hall

What is Dame Elizabeth Hall's food hygiene rating?

Dame Elizabeth Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 11 October 2011.

Is Dame Elizabeth Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Dame Elizabeth Hall last inspected?

Dame Elizabeth Hall was last inspected on 11 October 2011, more than 14 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 Dame Elizabeth Hall?

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 Dame Elizabeth Hall compare to other places in Birmingham?

66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Dame Elizabeth Hall is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Birmingham Council inspects Dame Elizabeth Hall 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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