Old Contemptibles food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Old Contemptibles 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 14 November 2020, more than 5 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: Flat Over The Old Contemptible, 176 Edmund Street, Birmingham, B3 2HB
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Old Contemptibles 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% | ← Old Contemptibles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Contemptibles 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 Old Contemptibles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Aparthotel Birmingham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Actress & Bishop/ The Buffet Factory Pub/bar/nightclub | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2020 |
| Acai Life Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| 5th Floor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Old Contemptibles
What is Old Contemptibles's food hygiene rating?
Old Contemptibles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 November 2020.
Is Old Contemptibles 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 Old Contemptibles last inspected?
Old Contemptibles was last inspected on 14 November 2020, more than 5 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 Old Contemptibles?
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 Old Contemptibles compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Old Contemptibles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Old Contemptibles 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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