Cat & Fiddle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Cat & Fiddle 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 November 2019, more than 6 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.
Address: Beacon Road, Great Barr, Walsall, B43 7BY
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Cat & Fiddle 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% | ← Cat & Fiddle | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 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 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 Cat & Fiddle 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 Cat & Fiddle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Barr Beacon School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Building Blocks Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about Cat & Fiddle
What is Cat & Fiddle's food hygiene rating?
Cat & Fiddle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 12 November 2019.
Is Cat & Fiddle 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 Cat & Fiddle last inspected?
Cat & Fiddle was last inspected on 12 November 2019, more than 6 years 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 Cat & Fiddle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Cat & Fiddle compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Cat & Fiddle holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Cat & Fiddle 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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