The Cottage Spring
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Cottage Spring is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Cottage Spring Crookhay Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 2NE, in the Sandwell local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 February 2022, 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 5 — 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. Sandwell oversees 2,645 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Sandwell is 4.5 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Cottage Spring?
The Cottage Spring has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Sandwell.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Cottage Spring last inspected?
The Cottage Spring was last inspected on 2022-02-09. 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 Cottage Spring located?
The Cottage Spring is located at The Cottage Spring Crookhay Lane, West Bromwich, West Midlands , B71 2NE, in the Sandwell local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the B71 postcode area.