Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen

Food Hygiene Rating for The Malt Shovel

The Malt Shovel is a pub.

The Malt Shovel is located in the town of West Bromwich.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Wed 25 Feb 2026B43 6HNfhrs

Food hygiene rating 5 for The Malt Shovel

Very Good

Location

Address

Malt Shovel Inn Newton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham

Great Barr BIRMINGHAM B43

Local authority

sandwell

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection: 25 February 2026
FHRS ID: 136447
Business type: Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name: The Malt Shovel
Address: Malt Shovel Inn Newton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham
Responsible local authority: sandwell

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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