The Plough / Death Row Sandwich food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Plough / Death Row Sandwich 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
This is a fresh result: The Plough / Death Row Sandwich was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Plough, 21-23 High Street, Harborne, B17 9NT
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plough / Death Row Sandwich 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% | ← The Plough / Death Row Sandwich | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Plough / Death Row Sandwich 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 Plough / Death Row Sandwich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Arco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Akbars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Apollo Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Alan Walters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about The Plough / Death Row Sandwich
What is The Plough / Death Row Sandwich's food hygiene rating?
The Plough / Death Row Sandwich has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Plough / Death Row Sandwich 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 The Plough / Death Row Sandwich last inspected?
The Plough / Death Row Sandwich was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 The Plough / Death Row Sandwich?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plough / Death Row Sandwich compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while The Plough / Death Row Sandwich holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Plough / Death Row Sandwich 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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