Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Walsall
Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2024, 23 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: Ryders Hayes Out of School Club, Gilpin Crescent, Pelsall, WS3 4HX
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' 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 Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders', nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroi Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Blossoms on the Common Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Build A Cake Kitchen Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
Questions about Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders'
What is Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders''s food hygiene rating?
Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' last inspected?
Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 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 Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders'?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Early Ryders' and Knight Ryders' 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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