Halfway House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
Halfway House 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 24 August 2018, more than 7 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: Halfway House 75 Old Meeting Street, West Bromwich, B70 9SR
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Halfway House sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← Halfway House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 Halfway 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 Halfway House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Atwal Caterers Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Café @ Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form’s Sandwell Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Autumn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2025 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2020 |
| Britannia Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Halfway House
What is Halfway House's food hygiene rating?
Halfway House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 24 August 2018.
Is Halfway House 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 Halfway House last inspected?
Halfway House was last inspected on 24 August 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Halfway House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Halfway House compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Halfway House holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Halfway 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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