The Cat's Pyjamas Bar food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Sandwell
The Cat's Pyjamas Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 April 2023, more than 3 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: 77 Hamilton Road, Smethwick, B67 5QF
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The Cat's Pyjamas Bar among the 1,561 places in Sandwell 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← The Cat's Pyjamas Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Cat's Pyjamas Bar 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 Cat's Pyjamas Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Infants School School/college/university | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Baby Steps Day Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| 4 Community Trust - After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| ABM Catering @ Uplands Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| ABC Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bearwood Chapel Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Bearwood Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
Questions about The Cat's Pyjamas Bar
What is The Cat's Pyjamas Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Cat's Pyjamas Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 26 April 2023.
Is The Cat's Pyjamas Bar 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cat's Pyjamas Bar last inspected?
The Cat's Pyjamas Bar was last inspected on 26 April 2023, more than 3 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 The Cat's Pyjamas Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cat's Pyjamas Bar compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Cat's Pyjamas Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Cat's Pyjamas Bar 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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