The Iron Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Iron Horse 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 27 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: 355 Flaxley Road, Stechford And Yardley North, Birmingham, B33 9ES
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Iron Horse 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 Iron Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Iron Horse 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 Iron Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audley Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| 2006 Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Alcombe House Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| 3m's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Belge Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2019 |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2017 |
Questions about The Iron Horse
What is The Iron Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Iron Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 27 October 2009.
Is The Iron Horse 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 Iron Horse last inspected?
The Iron Horse was last inspected on 27 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 The Iron Horse?
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 Iron Horse compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Iron Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Iron Horse 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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Understanding this rating
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The Iron Horse is one of 70 rated food businesses in Stechford and Yardley North. See every hygiene rating in Stechford and Yardley North →
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