The Pub at Bearwood food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
The Pub at Bearwood 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
The rating dates from 12 March 2024, more than 2 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: 537 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4BQ
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pub at Bearwood sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← The Pub at Bearwood | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pub at Bearwood 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 Pub at Bearwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about The Pub at Bearwood
What is The Pub at Bearwood's food hygiene rating?
The Pub at Bearwood has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 12 March 2024.
Is The Pub at Bearwood 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 Pub at Bearwood last inspected?
The Pub at Bearwood was last inspected on 12 March 2024, more than 2 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 Pub at Bearwood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pub at Bearwood compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Pub at Bearwood holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Pub at Bearwood 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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