Riverside food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Riverside 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: Riverside was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 21 Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8AR
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Riverside 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% | ← Riverside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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 Riverside 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 Riverside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Amore Pizzeria and Caffetteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Riverside
What is Riverside's food hygiene rating?
Riverside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Riverside 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 Riverside last inspected?
Riverside was last inspected on 26 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 Riverside?
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 Riverside compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Riverside 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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