The New Talbot food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Staffordshire
The New Talbot 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 30 August 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.
95% of rated food businesses in South Staffordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Staffordshire ratings →
Address: Low Street, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, WS6 7DS
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts The New Talbot among the 594 places in South Staffordshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← The New Talbot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 New Talbot 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.
Questions about The New Talbot
What is The New Talbot's food hygiene rating?
The New Talbot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 30 August 2024.
Is The New Talbot 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 New Talbot last inspected?
The New Talbot was last inspected on 30 August 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Talbot?
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 New Talbot compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 692 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The New Talbot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects The New Talbot 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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The New Talbot is one of 30 rated food businesses in Cheslyn Hay. See every hygiene rating in Cheslyn Hay →
South Staffordshire inspects and rates 744 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Staffordshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.sstaffs.gov.uk
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