The Village food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Village holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: The Village Inn, 179 Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8JR
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Village among the 5,424 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 | 5,424 | 66% | ← The Village | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,334 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 709 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 329 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 397 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,762 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Village, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Pizzeria and Caffetteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Anita Stone Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Anchor Hanover Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Anderton Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about The Village
What is The Village's food hygiene rating?
The Village has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Village 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village last inspected?
The Village was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Village compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,276 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Village is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Village 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/environmental-health
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