Pool Hayes Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Walsall
Pool Hayes Academy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 September 2022, more than 3 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: Pool Hayes Arts & Community School, Castle Drive, Willenhall, WV12 4QZ
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Pool Hayes Academy sits behind roughly 1,405 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← Pool Hayes Academy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pool Hayes Academy 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 Pool Hayes Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| A Jays Hardware Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2022 |
| Alyssa's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Amery Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2012 |
| Adsaja Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| B Raj & Sons Wholesale Meat Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Active Future Wolverhampton Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Banana Moon Ashmore Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about Pool Hayes Academy
What is Pool Hayes Academy's food hygiene rating?
Pool Hayes Academy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 29 September 2022.
Is Pool Hayes Academy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pool Hayes Academy last inspected?
Pool Hayes Academy was last inspected on 29 September 2022, more than 3 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 Pool Hayes Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pool Hayes Academy compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Pool Hayes Academy holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Pool Hayes Academy 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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