The Olde Vic Ale House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Staffordshire
The Olde Vic Ale House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2023, more than 2 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: 7 Bilbrook Road, Bilbrook, South Staffordshire, WV8 1EU
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts The Olde Vic Ale House among the 600 places in South Staffordshire holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 86% | ← The Olde Vic Ale House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Olde Vic Ale House 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 Olde Vic Ale House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| ABC Early Learning & Childcare Centre UK Ltd Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bilbrook Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Codsall Middle School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Codsall Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Birches Bridge Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about The Olde Vic Ale House
What is The Olde Vic Ale House's food hygiene rating?
The Olde Vic Ale House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 24 October 2023.
Is The Olde Vic Ale House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Olde Vic Ale House last inspected?
The Olde Vic Ale House was last inspected on 24 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olde Vic Ale House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Olde Vic Ale House compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Olde Vic Ale House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects The Olde Vic Ale House 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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