The Royal British Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Royal British Legion 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 20 March 2012, 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: 641 College Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0AT
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Royal British Legion 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% | ← The Royal British Legion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Royal British Legion 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 The Royal British Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2015 |
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
| Birmingham Caterer's Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Beggars Bush Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Ayzel House Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about The Royal British Legion
What is The Royal British Legion's food hygiene rating?
The Royal British Legion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 20 March 2012.
Is The Royal British Legion 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 The Royal British Legion last inspected?
The Royal British Legion was last inspected on 20 March 2012, 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 The Royal British Legion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Royal British Legion compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal British Legion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Royal British Legion 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Royal British Legion is one of 43 rated food businesses in Kingstanding. See every hygiene rating in Kingstanding →
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