Tamworth Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tamworth
Tamworth Arms 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 4 March 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: 71-73 Lichfield Street, B79 7QL
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts Tamworth Arms 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% | ← Tamworth Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tamworth Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana’s Kebab-Tamworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| 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 |
| Community Together Cic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Busy Kids Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2017 |
| Blue Water Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| China Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Castle Sports Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Tamworth Arms
What is Tamworth Arms's food hygiene rating?
Tamworth Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Tamworth Arms 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 Tamworth Arms last inspected?
Tamworth Arms was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
How does Tamworth Arms compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and Tamworth Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects Tamworth Arms 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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