Town Crier food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Town Crier 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 20 February 2014, more than 12 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: Macdonald Street, Birmingham, B5 6TG
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Town Crier 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% | ← Town Crier | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Town Crier 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 Town Crier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Pakistan Catering Other catering premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Amazonia Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Alleway's Confectionary Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Town Crier
What is Town Crier's food hygiene rating?
Town Crier has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 February 2014.
Is Town Crier 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 Town Crier last inspected?
Town Crier was last inspected on 20 February 2014, more than 12 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 Town Crier?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Town Crier compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Town Crier holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Town Crier 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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