The Victoria food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Victoria 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 28 January 2019, more than 7 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 Victoria, 48 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BN
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Victoria 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% | ← The Victoria | |
| 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 The Victoria 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 Victoria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| AC Hotel Birmingham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Albert's Schloss Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| 3 Arena Central - HMRC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about The Victoria
What is The Victoria's food hygiene rating?
The Victoria has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 28 January 2019.
Is The Victoria 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 The Victoria last inspected?
The Victoria was last inspected on 28 January 2019, more than 7 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 Victoria?
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 The Victoria compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while The Victoria holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Victoria 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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