O2 Institute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
O2 Institute 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 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Sanctuary Nightclub, 78 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DY
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts O2 Institute among the 5,380 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← O2 Institute | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to O2 Institute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleway's Confectionary Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Aktar at Home Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about O2 Institute
What is O2 Institute's food hygiene rating?
O2 Institute has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 February 2025.
Is O2 Institute 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 O2 Institute last inspected?
O2 Institute was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does O2 Institute compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and O2 Institute is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects O2 Institute 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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