The Waterfall Pub food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Waterfall Pub holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 132 The Waterfall Waterfall Lane, B64 6RG
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Waterfall Pub sits behind roughly 2,074 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ← The Waterfall Pub | |
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Waterfall Pub 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 Waterfall Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookworms Day Care Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Bell and Bear Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services @ Ormiston Forge Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Waterfall Pub
What is The Waterfall Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Waterfall Pub has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 25 October 2024.
Is The Waterfall Pub safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Waterfall Pub last inspected?
The Waterfall Pub was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Waterfall Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Waterfall Pub compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Waterfall Pub holds a 3. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Waterfall Pub 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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