Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield 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 10 June 2024, 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: 4 Hill Village Road, Birmingham, B75 5BA
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield 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 Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Banana Moon Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Other catering premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Cook Trading Ltd Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2021 |
| 99p Stores Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2010 |
Questions about Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield
What is Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield's food hygiene rating?
Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield 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 Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield last inspected?
Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield was last inspected on 10 June 2024, 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 Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield?
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 Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ale Hub - Sutton Coldfield 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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