The Kings Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Kings Oak 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 19 July 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 133 Vardon Way, Birmingham, B38 8XH
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kings Oak 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 Kings Oak | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Kings Oak 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 Kings Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville Village Trust Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Browns Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2011 |
| Bournville House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Ark Kings Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Birmingham Supported Living 2010 Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2014 |
| Bp Connect(MRH-MALTHURSTLTD) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2015 |
| Alvechurch Wines & Spirits Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
Questions about The Kings Oak
What is The Kings Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Kings Oak has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 July 2019.
Is The Kings Oak 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 Kings Oak last inspected?
The Kings Oak was last inspected on 19 July 2019, more than 6 years 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 Kings Oak?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kings Oak compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while The Kings Oak holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Kings Oak 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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