The Walsall Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
The Walsall Club 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 12 February 2026, 5 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: 72 Lichfield Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2BY
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so The Walsall Club 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% | ← The Walsall Club | |
| 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 The Walsall Club 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 Walsall Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Hotel Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Ablewell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2019 |
| AJ's Ales Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Boss Man Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Black Country Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
Questions about The Walsall Club
What is The Walsall Club's food hygiene rating?
The Walsall Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The Walsall Club 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 The Walsall Club last inspected?
The Walsall Club was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 The Walsall Club?
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 The Walsall Club compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while The Walsall Club holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects The Walsall Club 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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