The Goose Selly Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Goose Selly Oak 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 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Goose At The Ovp, 561 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, B29 6AF
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Goose Selly Oak among the 5,382 places in Birmingham 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 | 5,382 | 66% | ← The Goose Selly Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,864 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 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 Goose Selly Oak 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 Goose Selly Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| Alan Walters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| ABM Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aroma Quarters Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2014 |
Questions about The Goose Selly Oak
What is The Goose Selly Oak's food hygiene rating?
The Goose Selly Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 15 August 2024.
Is The Goose Selly Oak 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 Goose Selly Oak last inspected?
The Goose Selly Oak was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 months 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 Goose Selly Oak?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Goose Selly Oak compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,173 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Goose Selly Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Goose Selly Oak 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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