The Hop Pole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The Hop Pole 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 21 July 2025, 11 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: 78 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0DF
How it compares in Bromsgrove
In Bromsgrove, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hop Pole 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 Hop Pole | |
| 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 Hop Pole 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 Hop Pole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Fish \& Chips \& Patty Guy \& So Be Burger \& Chicken Bun Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Brook Court Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bromsgrove Sporting FC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2020 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Hangry Moose At Victoria Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Artrix Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Greggs Bromsgrove Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Knights Chemist Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about The Hop Pole
What is The Hop Pole's food hygiene rating?
The Hop Pole has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 21 July 2025.
Is The Hop Pole 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 Hop Pole last inspected?
The Hop Pole was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 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 Hop Pole?
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 Hop Pole compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, while The Hop Pole holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Hop Pole 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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