Food Hygiene Ratings in Solihull

1,394 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 79.3% rated "very good".

1,394
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
24
Rated 0 or 1
79.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good79.3%1,033
Good11.8%154
Satisfactory5.5%71
Improvement Needed1.5%20
Major Improvement1.5%20
Urgent Improvement0.3%4

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen39528.3%
Other catering premises20915.0%
Retailers - other20714.8%
Caring Premises1379.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub1067.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1017.2%
School/college/university966.9%
Mobile caterer564.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Solihull are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Solihull currently has 1,394 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,302 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 79.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 24 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Barretts Butchers & DeliB37 7AB0Jun 17, 2025
Indian DreamB91 1BQ0Jan 07, 2026
Joe & The JuiceB91 3RA0Oct 15, 2025
Spud U LikeB90 3GG0Apr 11, 2025
Bangla LoungeB90 4JA1Feb 04, 2026
Beef N Buns LtdB91 3RX1Oct 29, 2025
Blythe Water Fishery And Cafe1Aug 06, 2025
CJs CafeB36 0BT1Jan 21, 2026
Conscious MossB90 1Nov 01, 2024
Curry ClubB36 0JE1Jun 12, 2025
Dove House Fish - FishmongerB91 1BQ1Jun 03, 2025
ForksnFolksB90 1UA1May 29, 2025
Golden BirdB36 0JG1Apr 27, 2025
Golden WokB91 1BQ1Nov 10, 2025
Kam Shun LimitedB94 6QT1Feb 25, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Solihull have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,033 food businesses in Solihull with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 79.3% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Solihull?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Solihull?+

Inspection frequency in Solihull depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies