Albion Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Albion Vaults holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 February 2018, more than 8 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: Cato Street North, Birmingham, B7 5AP
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Albion Vaults sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Albion Vaults | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Albion Vaults 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 Albion Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjuman-E-Naqeebul Islam Mosque Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| Adderley News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2012 |
| Adderley Childrens Centre. Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Angie's Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Apna Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Alum Rock Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Aloft & The Eastside Rooms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
Questions about Albion Vaults
What is Albion Vaults's food hygiene rating?
Albion Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 13 February 2018.
Is Albion Vaults safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Albion Vaults last inspected?
Albion Vaults was last inspected on 13 February 2018, more than 8 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 Albion Vaults?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Albion Vaults compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Albion Vaults holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Albion Vaults 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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