Shoulder of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Shoulder of Mutton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: (Stonegate Pub Company Ltd), 15 Church Road, Brownhills, WS8 6AA
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Shoulder of Mutton sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← Shoulder of Mutton | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Very good
- 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 Shoulder of Mutton 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 Shoulder of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| A E Poxons (approved premises) Distributors/Transporters | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2011 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
Questions about Shoulder of Mutton
What is Shoulder of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
Shoulder of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Shoulder of Mutton safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shoulder of Mutton last inspected?
Shoulder of Mutton was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shoulder of Mutton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shoulder of Mutton compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Shoulder of Mutton holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Shoulder of Mutton 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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Shoulder of Mutton is one of 103 rated food businesses in Brownhills. See every hygiene rating in Brownhills →
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