Overwoods Hockley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tamworth
Overwoods Hockley 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 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 66 Overwoods Road, B77 5EL
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts Overwoods Hockley 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% | ← Overwoods Hockley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Overwoods Hockley 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 Overwoods Hockley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| ABM Catering at The Wilnecote School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| A5 Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Dosthill Old Boys Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2018 |
| Caterlink at Three Peaks Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bill's Superstores ltd Trading as Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza (Dosthill) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Coffee And Crepes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
Questions about Overwoods Hockley
What is Overwoods Hockley's food hygiene rating?
Overwoods Hockley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Overwoods Hockley 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 Overwoods Hockley last inspected?
Overwoods Hockley was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months 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 Overwoods Hockley?
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 Overwoods Hockley compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and Overwoods Hockley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects Overwoods Hockley 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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