The Lab Of Taste food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
The Lab Of Taste holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: Unit F, Wolverhampton Retail Market, Temple Street, WV2 4AJ
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts The Lab Of Taste among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← The Lab Of Taste | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Lab Of Taste 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 Lab Of Taste, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.K Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| Abo Ali Falafal Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| All Nations Food Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Ayaan Bazar (Market Stall) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bains Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Base Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ava's Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Batch'd (Unit N12 Wulfrun Arcade) Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
Questions about The Lab Of Taste
What is The Lab Of Taste's food hygiene rating?
The Lab Of Taste has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 16 December 2025.
Is The Lab Of Taste 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lab Of Taste last inspected?
The Lab Of Taste was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lab Of Taste?
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 Lab Of Taste compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and The Lab Of Taste is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects The Lab Of Taste 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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