The Food Lab food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Walsall
The Food Lab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2025, 8 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: 14 Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5PG
How it compares in Walsall
That puts The Food Lab 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% | ← The Food Lab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Food Lab 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 Food Lab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amery Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2012 |
| Alyssa's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Beacon Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bentley Federation Childcare Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bentley West Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about The Food Lab
What is The Food Lab's food hygiene rating?
The Food Lab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 24 October 2025.
Is The Food Lab 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Food Lab last inspected?
The Food Lab was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 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 The Food Lab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Food Lab compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Lab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects The Food Lab 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Food Lab is one of 255 rated food businesses in Willenhall. See every hygiene rating in Willenhall →
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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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