Spotted Cow Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Spotted Cow Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Spotted Cow Inn was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9 Wolverhampton Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2EZ
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Spotted Cow Inn 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% | ← Spotted Cow Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Spotted Cow Inn 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 Spotted Cow Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bloxwich Memorial Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bloxwich Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Bloxwich Showman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| ABA Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2018 |
| Blakenall Heath Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| All Saints National Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Spotted Cow Inn
What is Spotted Cow Inn's food hygiene rating?
Spotted Cow Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Spotted Cow Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spotted Cow Inn last inspected?
Spotted Cow Inn was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spotted Cow Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Spotted Cow Inn compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Spotted Cow Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Spotted Cow Inn 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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