The Great Western Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Birmingham
The Great Western Hotel 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 12 November 2015, more than 10 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: Great Western, 10 Yardley Road, Acocks Green, B27 6EB
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Great Western Hotel 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 Great Western Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Great Western Hotel 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 Great Western Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & B News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Avalon House Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Atholl Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| AR Mini Market / I M M Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Abbi'S Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Archbishop Ilsley Rc Secondary Schoo School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Acocks Green Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about The Great Western Hotel
What is The Great Western Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Great Western Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 12 November 2015.
Is The Great Western Hotel 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 Great Western Hotel last inspected?
The Great Western Hotel was last inspected on 12 November 2015, more than 10 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 Great Western Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Great Western Hotel compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Great Western Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Great Western Hotel 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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The Great Western Hotel is one of 136 rated food businesses in Acocks Green. See every hygiene rating in Acocks Green →
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