The Port n Ale
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 12 November 2025 by Sandwell.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Port n Ale, from April 2019 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2019 to 4 in 2025.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 4 / 5 | Good | |
| 4 / 5 | Good |
What does this rating mean?
The Port n Ale has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
178 Horseley Heath,Tipton,
DY4 7DS
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Port n Ale. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Port n Ale?
Food hygiene at The Port n Ale is inspected by Sandwell, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/foodratings or [email protected].
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