The Metal Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Walsall
The Metal Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 20 May 2016, more than 10 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: Western Way, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7BQ
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so The Metal Centre 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 Metal Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Metal Centre 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 Metal Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
| Bartholomew Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services @ Gospel Oak School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bishops Baps Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Aayan Amina Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Amigo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2025 |
Questions about The Metal Centre
What is The Metal Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Metal Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 20 May 2016.
Is The Metal Centre 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Metal Centre last inspected?
The Metal Centre was last inspected on 20 May 2016, more than 10 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 The Metal Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Metal Centre compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while The Metal Centre holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects The Metal Centre 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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