Shard End Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
Shard End Social Club 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 25 October 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: Brookbank Avenue, Birmingham, B34 7RN
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Shard End Social Club 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% | ← Shard End Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shard End Social Club 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 Shard End Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Castle Bromwich Baptist Church Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Cafe Junction Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Briarscroft Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Brook Meadow Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2011 |
| ABM Catering @ Yorkswood Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Shard End Social Club
What is Shard End Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Shard End Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 25 October 2011.
Is Shard End Social Club 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 Shard End Social Club last inspected?
Shard End Social Club was last inspected on 25 October 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 Shard End Social Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shard End Social Club compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Shard End Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Shard End Social Club 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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