Whiteheath Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
Whiteheath Tavern 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 21 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: White Heath Tavern 400 Birchfield Lane, Oldbury, B69 1AD
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Whiteheath Tavern 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% | ← Whiteheath Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whiteheath Tavern 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 Whiteheath Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Almighty Bite Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Agnes House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
| Amma’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Angel Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Whiteheath Tavern
What is Whiteheath Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Whiteheath Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 21 August 2019.
Is Whiteheath Tavern 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 Whiteheath Tavern last inspected?
Whiteheath Tavern was last inspected on 21 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 Whiteheath Tavern?
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 Whiteheath Tavern compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Whiteheath Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Whiteheath Tavern 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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