Moat House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tamworth
Moat House 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 21 August 2019, more than 6 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 Moat House Lichfield Street, B79 7QQ
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts Moat House 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% | ← Moat House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Moat House 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 Moat House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana’s Kebab-Tamworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Community Together Cic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Blue Water Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| China Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Castle Sports Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Cornerpost Education Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Dhillons Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Castle Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Moat House
What is Moat House's food hygiene rating?
Moat House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 21 August 2019.
Is Moat House 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 Moat House last inspected?
Moat House was last inspected on 21 August 2019, more than 6 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 Moat House?
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 Moat House compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and Moat House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects Moat House 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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