The Hopwood House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The Hopwood 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: Redditch Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7AB
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts The Hopwood House among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← The Hopwood House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Hopwood 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 The Hopwood House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Londis Bridge Hopwood Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Chopstix At Welcome Break Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Good Breakfast At Hopwood Park Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Dave's Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Burger King At Welcome Break Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Barnt Green Waters Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Cygnet Wast Hills Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about The Hopwood House
What is The Hopwood House's food hygiene rating?
The Hopwood House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 29 April 2026.
Is The Hopwood 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 The Hopwood House last inspected?
The Hopwood House was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hopwood 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hopwood House compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and The Hopwood House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Hopwood 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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