Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2023, more than 3 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.
81% of rated food businesses in Birmingham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Birmingham ratings →
Address: 126 New Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B2 4JH
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade among the 5,551 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 65% 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 | 5,551 | 65% | ← Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,370 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 768 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 370 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 406 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 96 | 1% |
A further 1,660 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 Very 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 Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade 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 Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
Questions about Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade
What is Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade's food hygiene rating?
Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 4 September 2023.
Is Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade last inspected?
Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade was last inspected on 4 September 2023, more than 3 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 Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade compare to other places in Birmingham?
65% of the 8,561 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade 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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Bacchus Bar, Burlington Arcade is one of 154 rated food businesses in Ladywood. See every hygiene rating in Ladywood →
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