The Church Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Church Tavern 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 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 196 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6SJ
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Church Tavern sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← The Church Tavern | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Church Tavern 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 Church Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2020 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Best of British Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 99p Store Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Baguette Du Maison Uk Llp Takeaway/sandwich shop | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| AS Cafe and Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Barneys Children's Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| 876 Flava Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about The Church Tavern
What is The Church Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Church Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 1 August 2024.
Is The Church Tavern 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 Church Tavern last inspected?
The Church Tavern was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 months 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 The Church Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Church Tavern compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while The Church Tavern holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Church Tavern 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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