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Comet Public House food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham

Comet Public House 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 28 October 2009, more than 16 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: 1 Collingbourne Avenue, Birmingham, B36 8PE

How it compares in Birmingham

That puts Comet Public House 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.

Every rated food business in Birmingham
5 out of 5 5,380 66% ← Comet Public House
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

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 Comet Public House 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 Comet Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
B And A Offlicence (CLOSED NOW 1ST ) Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 2 December 2011
ABM Catering @ Hodge Hill Girls Scho School/college/university 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 11 January 2024
Ambridge Community Centre Other catering premises 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 9 February 2010
B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 18 May 2026
Baroush Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 9 July 2025
B&Q - Erdington Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 7 December 2021
Bakeville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 1 November 2024
Aldi Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 10 February 2017

Questions about Comet Public House

What is Comet Public House's food hygiene rating?

Comet Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 28 October 2009.

Is Comet Public House 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 Comet Public House last inspected?

Comet Public House was last inspected on 28 October 2009, more than 16 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 Comet Public House?

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 Comet Public House compare to other places in Birmingham?

66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Comet Public House is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Birmingham Council inspects Comet Public House 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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