The Coach & Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The Coach & Horses holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 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: Weatheroak Hill, Birmingham, B48 7EA
How it compares in Bromsgrove
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 578 rated places in Bromsgrove score this low, about one in 145. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← The Coach & Horses | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Coach & Horses the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Coach & Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Poole Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Maple Leaf Lodge Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| ND De Silva Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Fundamental Movement Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Hopwood Starbucks Drive Thru At Hopwood Park Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Dave's Catering Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Burger King At Welcome Break Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| KFC At Welcome Break Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about The Coach & Horses
What is The Coach & Horses's food hygiene rating?
The Coach & Horses has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bromsgrove Council on 11 March 2025.
Is The Coach & Horses safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Coach & Horses last inspected?
The Coach & Horses was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 Coach & Horses?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coach & Horses compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, while The Coach & Horses holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Coach & Horses 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bromsgrove, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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