The Trident food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
The Trident holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 February 2024, more than 2 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: Timberley Lane, Birmingham, B34 7EN
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Trident sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← The Trident | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Trident 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 Trident, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Cafe Junction Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Briarscroft Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Brook Meadow Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2011 |
| Bugsy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Caretech Community Services Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about The Trident
What is The Trident's food hygiene rating?
The Trident has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 13 February 2024.
Is The Trident safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Trident last inspected?
The Trident was last inspected on 13 February 2024, more than 2 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 Trident?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Trident compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while The Trident holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Trident 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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