Maries Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Maries Bar 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 14 August 2018, 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: Former Birmingham Unity Club, New Summer Street, Birmingham, B19 3RD
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Maries Bar among the 5,378 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Maries Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Maries Bar 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 Maries Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Arc Oakbridge School School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| A1 Garages Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2020 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Alterna Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
Questions about Maries Bar
What is Maries Bar's food hygiene rating?
Maries Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 August 2018.
Is Maries Bar 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 Maries Bar last inspected?
Maries Bar was last inspected on 14 August 2018, 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 Maries Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maries Bar compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Maries Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Maries Bar 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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Understanding this rating
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