Cat & Fiddle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Cat & Fiddle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cat & Fiddle was inspected on 15 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
78% of rated food businesses in Walsall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Walsall ratings →
Address: Beacon Road, Great Barr, Walsall, B43 7BY
How this rating has changed
Cat & Fiddle has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 15 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Cat & Fiddle among the 1,089 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 | 1,089 | 59% | ← Cat & Fiddle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 352 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 274 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 60 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 349 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 15 August 2026.
Is Cat & Fiddle 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cat & Fiddle last inspected?
Cat & Fiddle was last inspected on 15 August 2026, within the last month. 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 "very 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 Cat & Fiddle compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,834 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Cat & Fiddle is one of them.
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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Cat & Fiddle is one of 16 rated food businesses in Great Barr. See every hygiene rating in Great Barr →
Walsall inspects and rates 2,183 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Walsall →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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