Sacks of Potatoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Sacks of Potatoes 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: Sack Of Potatoes, 10 Gosta Green, Birmingham, B4 7ER
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Sacks of Potatoes sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Sacks of Potatoes | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Sacks of Potatoes 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 Sacks of Potatoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloft & The Eastside Rooms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Aktar at Home Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Alayla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Angie's Catering Services Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Afro Restaurant & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Aramark Staff Canteen Selfridges Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Sacks of Potatoes
What is Sacks of Potatoes's food hygiene rating?
Sacks of Potatoes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Sacks of Potatoes 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 Sacks of Potatoes last inspected?
Sacks of Potatoes was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Sacks of Potatoes?
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 Sacks of Potatoes compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Sacks of Potatoes holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Sacks of Potatoes 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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