Bear and Staff food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Bear and Staff 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 17 July 2024, 23 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: Bear And Staff, 861 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, B29 6ND
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Bear and Staff among the 5,381 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 | 5,381 | 66% | ← Bear and Staff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 317 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,867 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 Bear and Staff 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 Bear and Staff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basecamp Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2017 |
| Al Mahdi Institute Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| ABM Catering School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| 2 M'S Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Aroma Quarters Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2014 |
Questions about Bear and Staff
What is Bear and Staff's food hygiene rating?
Bear and Staff has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Bear and Staff 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 Bear and Staff last inspected?
Bear and Staff was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 Bear and Staff?
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 Bear and Staff compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,170 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Bear and Staff is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Bear and Staff 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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Understanding this rating
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Bear and Staff is one of 116 rated food businesses in Selly Oak. See every hygiene rating in Selly Oak →
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