The Malt Shovel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
The Malt Shovel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 October 2013, more than 12 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: Malt Shovel 61 High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0EH
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Malt Shovel sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← The Malt Shovel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Malt Shovel 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 Malt Shovel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Bookworms Day Care Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about The Malt Shovel
What is The Malt Shovel's food hygiene rating?
The Malt Shovel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 10 October 2013.
Is The Malt Shovel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Malt Shovel last inspected?
The Malt Shovel was last inspected on 10 October 2013, more than 12 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 The Malt Shovel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Malt Shovel compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Malt Shovel holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Malt Shovel 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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