Toby Jug food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Toby Jug 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 2015, more than 11 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: Newman Way, Birmingham, B45 9LX
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Toby Jug among the 5,380 places in Birmingham 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Toby Jug | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Good
- 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 Toby Jug 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 Toby Jug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Tails Too Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Do Drop In, St. Stephens Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Frankie and Bennys, Stacks, Birdbox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Crystal Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Fireaway Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Toby Jug
What is Toby Jug's food hygiene rating?
Toby Jug has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 4 March 2015.
Is Toby Jug 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 Toby Jug last inspected?
Toby Jug was last inspected on 4 March 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Toby Jug?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Toby Jug compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Toby Jug is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Toby Jug 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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