Drakes Drum food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Drakes Drum 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 5 March 2025, 16 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 Drakes Drum, 11 Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham, B44 8TR
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Drakes Drum among the 5,378 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 | 5,378 | 66% | ← Drakes Drum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,311 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 697 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 319 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 386 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 83 | 1% |
A further 1,863 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 Drakes Drum 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 Drakes Drum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College School/college/university | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| B S B Pharmacy Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2010 |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Blossoms Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Arena Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Beeches Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2013 |
Questions about Drakes Drum
What is Drakes Drum's food hygiene rating?
Drakes Drum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Drakes Drum 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 Drakes Drum last inspected?
Drakes Drum was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 Drakes Drum?
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 Drakes Drum compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,174 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Drakes Drum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Drakes Drum 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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Understanding this rating
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