Waterstones Cafe W
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Waterstones Cafe W is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Waterstones Booksellers Ltd, 24-26 High Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B4 7SL, in the Birmingham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Birmingham oversees 10,152 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Birmingham is 4.3 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 2 to 5 since 23 September 2024.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Waterstones Booksellers Ltd, 24-26 High Street, Ladywood, Birmingham
- Postcode
- B4 7SL
- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 844213
Rating History
| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2024-09-23 |
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Waterstones Cafe W?
Waterstones Cafe W has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Birmingham.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Waterstones Cafe W last inspected?
Waterstones Cafe W was last inspected on 2026-03-04. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Waterstones Cafe W located?
Waterstones Cafe W is located at Waterstones Booksellers Ltd, 24-26 High Street, Ladywood, Birmingham , B4 7SL, in the Birmingham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the B4 postcode area.