Sir Charles Napier food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Sir Charles Napier 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 15 September 2011, more than 14 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: Sir Charles Napier, 210 Gooch Street, Birmingham, B5 7HY
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Sir Charles Napier sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Sir Charles Napier | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sir Charles Napier 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 Sir Charles Napier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Pakistan Catering Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Amazonia Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Akalya Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2017 |
| Aljazeera Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2016 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Sir Charles Napier
What is Sir Charles Napier's food hygiene rating?
Sir Charles Napier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 15 September 2011.
Is Sir Charles Napier 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 Sir Charles Napier last inspected?
Sir Charles Napier was last inspected on 15 September 2011, more than 14 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 Sir Charles Napier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sir Charles Napier compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Sir Charles Napier holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Sir Charles Napier 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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