Old Hall School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Walsall
Old Hall School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Bentley Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7LU
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Old Hall School 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% | ← Old Hall School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Hall School 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 Old Hall School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School School/college/university | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Beechdale Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Beechdale Lifelong Learning Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Bentley Federation Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bentley West Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Alamgeer Foods Limited Importers/Exporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| A & R Bars Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Amery Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2012 |
Questions about Old Hall School
What is Old Hall School's food hygiene rating?
Old Hall School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Old Hall School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Hall School last inspected?
Old Hall School was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 Old Hall School?
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 Old Hall School compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Old Hall School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Old Hall School 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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