Black Horse Wetherspoons food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Black Horse Wetherspoons 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 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Black Horse, Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2QT
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Black Horse Wetherspoons 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% | ← Black Horse Wetherspoons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Black Horse Wetherspoons 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 Black Horse Wetherspoons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
| Caspian Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Bistro B31 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Allens Cross Community Association Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cake Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bellfield Junior And Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Black Horse Wetherspoons
What is Black Horse Wetherspoons's food hygiene rating?
Black Horse Wetherspoons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Black Horse Wetherspoons 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 Black Horse Wetherspoons last inspected?
Black Horse Wetherspoons was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months 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 Black Horse Wetherspoons?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Horse Wetherspoons compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Black Horse Wetherspoons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Black Horse Wetherspoons 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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