Albion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
Albion Inn 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 6 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Albion Inn 21 Tividale Road, Tipton, DY4 7TF
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Albion Inn 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% | ← Albion Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Albion Inn 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 Albion Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunchology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Alisha Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bottle & Glass Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Best Before Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bassi Sweet Centre Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Babylon Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
Questions about Albion Inn
What is Albion Inn's food hygiene rating?
Albion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 6 August 2019.
Is Albion Inn 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 Albion Inn last inspected?
Albion Inn was last inspected on 6 August 2019, more than 6 years 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 Albion Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Albion Inn compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Albion Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Albion Inn 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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