The Lamp Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Lamp Tavern 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 18 March 2013, more than 13 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: The Lamp Tavern, 157 Barford Street, Birmingham, B5 6AH
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Lamp Tavern 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 Lamp Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Lamp Tavern 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 The Lamp Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| AM Pakistan Catering Other catering premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Amazonia Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Alleway's Confectionary Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Aktar at Home Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
Questions about The Lamp Tavern
What is The Lamp Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Lamp Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 18 March 2013.
Is The Lamp Tavern 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 The Lamp Tavern last inspected?
The Lamp Tavern was last inspected on 18 March 2013, more than 13 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 The Lamp Tavern?
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 The Lamp Tavern compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Lamp Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Lamp Tavern 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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