Harrowby Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wolverhampton
Harrowby Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, more than 2 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: 79 Harrowby Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6EP
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Harrowby Cafe among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← Harrowby Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Harrowby Cafe 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 Harrowby Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Smash Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ Rakegate Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| BaxterStorey-Moog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Blonde Kitchen Ltd Also Trading As Munch And Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Broadway Gardens Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Broadway Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Harrowby Cafe
What is Harrowby Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Harrowby Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Harrowby Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harrowby Cafe last inspected?
Harrowby Cafe was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harrowby Cafe?
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 Harrowby Cafe compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Harrowby Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Harrowby Cafe 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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