The Old Stone Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tamworth
The Old Stone Cross 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 2 January 2019, 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: 33 Church St, B79 7BX
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts The Old Stone Cross among the 420 places in Tamworth holding top marks, 86% 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 | 420 | 86% | ← The Old Stone Cross | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Old Stone Cross 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 Old Stone Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred's School/college/university | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Colin Grazier Hotel & U Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Delhi Divan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Atik Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Boba Boss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
Questions about The Old Stone Cross
What is The Old Stone Cross's food hygiene rating?
The Old Stone Cross has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 2 January 2019.
Is The Old Stone Cross 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 Old Stone Cross last inspected?
The Old Stone Cross was last inspected on 2 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Stone Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Old Stone Cross compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Stone Cross is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects The Old Stone Cross 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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