Tunnel Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Tunnel Club 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 22 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: 27 Water Street, Birmingham, B3 1HL
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Tunnel Club 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% | ← Tunnel Club | |
| 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 Very 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 Tunnel Club 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 Tunnel Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Tunnel Club
What is Tunnel Club's food hygiene rating?
Tunnel Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 22 March 2013.
Is Tunnel Club 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 Tunnel Club last inspected?
Tunnel Club was last inspected on 22 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 Tunnel Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Tunnel Club compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Tunnel Club holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Tunnel Club 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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