The Leaping Wolf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wolverhampton
The Leaping Wolf 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 27 September 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: 107 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4RB
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts The Leaping Wolf 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 Leaping Wolf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Leaping Wolf 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 Leaping Wolf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awny Butchers Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Beatsabar Music Project CIC Caring Premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Ana's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2026 |
| African Caribbean Community Initiative Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aryana World Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Afro Eat Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Betsy's X Little Dessert Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about The Leaping Wolf
What is The Leaping Wolf's food hygiene rating?
The Leaping Wolf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 27 September 2023.
Is The Leaping Wolf 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 Leaping Wolf last inspected?
The Leaping Wolf was last inspected on 27 September 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 Leaping Wolf?
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 Leaping Wolf compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and The Leaping Wolf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects The Leaping Wolf 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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