Prince of Wales food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Prince of Wales 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 23 October 2024, 20 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: 145 High Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LE
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Prince of Wales 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% | ← Prince of Wales | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bloxwich Memorial Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Bloxwich Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Bloxwich Showman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Blakenall Heath Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| All Saints National Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| ABA Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2018 |
Questions about Prince of Wales
What is Prince of Wales's food hygiene rating?
Prince of Wales has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales last inspected?
Prince of Wales was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Prince of Wales?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prince of Wales compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Prince of Wales holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Prince of Wales 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
Prince of Wales is one of 247 rated food businesses in Bloxwich. See every hygiene rating in Bloxwich →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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