The Woodpecker Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Woodpecker Public House holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Oak Walk, Birmingham, B31 4HA
How it compares in Birmingham
A 1 is rare: only 388 of 8,171 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 21. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,379 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,308 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 694 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 320 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 388 | 5% | ← The Woodpecker Public House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Woodpecker Public House the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Woodpecker Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Convenience Store Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2018 |
| Alvechurch Wines & Spirits Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| BUSSINNCHICKEN street food cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Austin Rose Care Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Chatty Patty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| 3CJ Cycle Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
Questions about The Woodpecker Public House
What is The Woodpecker Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Woodpecker Public House has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 4 August 2025.
Is The Woodpecker Public House safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Woodpecker Public House last inspected?
The Woodpecker Public House was last inspected on 4 August 2025, 11 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 The Woodpecker Public House?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Woodpecker Public House compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while The Woodpecker Public House holds a 1. 388 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Woodpecker Public House 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Birmingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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