The Talbot At Belbroughton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The Talbot At Belbroughton 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: Hartle Lane, Belbroughton, Stourbridge, DY9 9TG
How it compares in Bromsgrove
In Bromsgrove, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Talbot At Belbroughton sits behind roughly 467 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ← The Talbot At Belbroughton | |
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Talbot At Belbroughton 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 Talbot At Belbroughton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Cafe Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Belbroughton Recreation Centre Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily Belbroughton Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Ye Olde Horseshoe Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Belbroughton Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Beautoxology LB Retailers - other | 143 yards away | Exempt | |
| Belbroughton Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Breach House Residential House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about The Talbot At Belbroughton
What is The Talbot At Belbroughton's food hygiene rating?
The Talbot At Belbroughton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 10 March 2026.
Is The Talbot At Belbroughton 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 Talbot At Belbroughton last inspected?
The Talbot At Belbroughton was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Talbot At Belbroughton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Talbot At Belbroughton compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, while The Talbot At Belbroughton holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Talbot At Belbroughton 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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