The Malt Shovel
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The Malt Shovel is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Malt Shovel, Barston Lane, Barston, Solihull, B92 0JP, in the Solihull local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Solihull oversees 1,406 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Solihull is 4.6 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Malt Shovel?
The Malt Shovel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Solihull.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Malt Shovel last inspected?
The Malt Shovel was last inspected on 2025-07-15. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Malt Shovel located?
The Malt Shovel is located at Malt Shovel, Barston Lane, Barston, Solihull , B92 0JP, in the Solihull local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the B92 postcode area.