The Midland food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
The Midland 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 7 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: 526-528 Bearwood Road, B66 4BE
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The Midland among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← The Midland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 The Midland 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 The Midland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about The Midland
What is The Midland's food hygiene rating?
The Midland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 7 March 2026.
Is The Midland 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 The Midland last inspected?
The Midland was last inspected on 7 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Midland?
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 The Midland compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Midland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Midland 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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