The Lych Gate Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wolverhampton
The Lych Gate Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 December 2023, 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: 44 Queen Square, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1TX
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts The Lych Gate Tavern 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% | ← The Lych Gate Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Lych Gate Tavern 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 The Lych Gate Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Batch'd (Unit N12 Wulfrun Arcade) Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| African Caribbean Market Limited Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Ava's Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Aunt Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Afro Eat Mobile caterer | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Bains Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about The Lych Gate Tavern
What is The Lych Gate Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Lych Gate Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 19 December 2023.
Is The Lych Gate Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lych Gate Tavern last inspected?
The Lych Gate Tavern was last inspected on 19 December 2023, 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 The Lych Gate Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Lych Gate Tavern compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and The Lych Gate Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects The Lych Gate Tavern 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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