Lunchbox Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Walsall
Lunchbox Cafe 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 25 April 2019, more than 7 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: Unit 19, Brickyard Road, Aldridge, WS9 8SR
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Lunchbox Cafe 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% | ← Lunchbox Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Lunchbox Cafe 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 Lunchbox Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| City Restaurant Operations Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2021 |
| Aldridge Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Anchorbrook Cafe & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2021 |
| Adventureland Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aldridge Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Lunchbox Cafe
What is Lunchbox Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lunchbox Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 25 April 2019.
Is Lunchbox Cafe 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 Lunchbox Cafe last inspected?
Lunchbox Cafe was last inspected on 25 April 2019, more than 7 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 Lunchbox Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Lunchbox Cafe compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Lunchbox Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Lunchbox Cafe 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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