The Old Rep Theatre food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Old Rep Theatre 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 24 December 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: Drama School, The Old Repertory Theatre, Station Street, B5 4EB
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Old Rep Theatre 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 Old Rep Theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Rep Theatre 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 Old Rep Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| 3-D News & Wine Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| A Barnes Groceries Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Akari Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Al Arabi Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| AC Hotel Birmingham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
Questions about The Old Rep Theatre
What is The Old Rep Theatre's food hygiene rating?
The Old Rep Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 24 December 2009.
Is The Old Rep Theatre 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 Old Rep Theatre last inspected?
The Old Rep Theatre was last inspected on 24 December 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 The Old Rep Theatre?
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 The Old Rep Theatre compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Rep Theatre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Old Rep Theatre 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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