The Briar Rose food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Birmingham
The Briar Rose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 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: Briar Rose, 25 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham, B2 5RE
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Briar Rose 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% | ← The Briar Rose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Briar Rose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about The Briar Rose
What is The Briar Rose's food hygiene rating?
The Briar Rose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 1 May 2025.
Is The Briar Rose 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Briar Rose last inspected?
The Briar Rose was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Briar Rose compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Briar Rose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Briar Rose 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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