The Winning Post food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tamworth
The Winning Post 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 5 October 2017, more than 8 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: The Winning Post, Argyle Street, B77 3EW
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts The Winning Post 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 Winning Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Winning Post 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 Winning Post, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards & Ward at Woodlands Primary School School/college/university | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bolehall News Food & Wine Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bolehall Swifts 2010 Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bolehall Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Ankermoor Primary Academy School/college/university | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Dolphin Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Eagle Continental Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Dolly Mixtures Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about The Winning Post
What is The Winning Post's food hygiene rating?
The Winning Post has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 5 October 2017.
Is The Winning Post 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 Winning Post last inspected?
The Winning Post was last inspected on 5 October 2017, more than 8 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 Winning Post?
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 Winning Post compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and The Winning Post is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects The Winning Post 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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