Bab's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Walsall
Bab's Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Bab's Cafe was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Dangerfield Lane, Moxley, Walsall, WS10 7SE
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Bab's Cafe 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% | ← Bab's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 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 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 Bab's Cafe 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 Bab's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
| Bartholomew Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Amigo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2025 |
| Aayan Amina Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| 24-Seven Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Aspens Services @ Gospel Oak School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
Questions about Bab's Cafe
What is Bab's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bab's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Bab's Cafe 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 Bab's Cafe last inspected?
Bab's Cafe was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Bab's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bab's Cafe compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Bab's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Bab's Cafe 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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