The Masonic Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Walsall
The Masonic Hall 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 5 March 2018, more than 8 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: Walsall Masonic Hall, The Green, Aldridge, WS9 8NH
How it compares in Walsall
That puts The Masonic Hall 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 Masonic Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Masonic Hall 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 Masonic Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge Church Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
| Aldridge Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2017 |
| Cooper And Jordan C Of E Primary Sch School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Aldridge Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Alan Foster Butchers Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cats Protection - Walsall Charity Shop Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Masonic Hall
What is The Masonic Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Masonic Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 5 March 2018.
Is The Masonic Hall 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 The Masonic Hall last inspected?
The Masonic Hall was last inspected on 5 March 2018, more than 8 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 Masonic Hall?
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 Masonic Hall compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and The Masonic Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects The Masonic Hall 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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The Masonic Hall is one of 129 rated food businesses in Aldridge. See every hygiene rating in Aldridge →
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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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