The Navigation Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
The Navigation Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 November 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: Navigation Inn, 1 Wharf Road, Kings Norton, B30 3LS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Navigation Inn among the 5,378 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← The Navigation Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 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 Navigation Inn 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 Navigation Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Pharmacy Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2011 |
| Afrochar Grillers Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Bp Connect(MRH-MALTHURSTLTD) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2015 |
| Bournville Village Trust Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
| Broadmeadow Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Broadmeadow Junior School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Ark Kings Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bells Farm Primary School And Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about The Navigation Inn
What is The Navigation Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Navigation Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 10 November 2023.
Is The Navigation Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Navigation Inn last inspected?
The Navigation Inn was last inspected on 10 November 2023, more than 2 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 Navigation Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Navigation Inn compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Navigation Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Navigation Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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