American Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bromsgrove
American Hut holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: 129 New Road, Rubery, Worcestershire, B45 9JR
How it compares in Bromsgrove
In Bromsgrove, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so American Hut sits behind roughly 537 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ← American Hut | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 American Hut 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 American Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Behan Brothers Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Crystal Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Beacon Church Centre Other catering premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about American Hut
What is American Hut's food hygiene rating?
American Hut has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bromsgrove Council on 25 February 2026.
Is American Hut safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was American Hut last inspected?
American Hut was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at American Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does American Hut compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, while American Hut holds a 3. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects American Hut 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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