The Lion Bar & Nightclub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
The Lion Bar & Nightclub holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 19 October 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: 41-42 Birchills Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8NG
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lion Bar & Nightclub 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% | ← The Lion Bar & Nightclub | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Lion Bar & Nightclub 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 Lion Bar & Nightclub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aven House Hostel Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2017 |
| Birchills C Of E Community Academy School/college/university | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Asda Living Cafe Compass Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Afrikana Walsall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Bish Organics Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bella Italia / Mac N Shack / Big Dog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
| Bella Italia also t/a Super Nonna & Mac n Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
Questions about The Lion Bar & Nightclub
What is The Lion Bar & Nightclub's food hygiene rating?
The Lion Bar & Nightclub has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 19 October 2022.
Is The Lion Bar & Nightclub safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Lion Bar & Nightclub last inspected?
The Lion Bar & Nightclub was last inspected on 19 October 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 The Lion Bar & Nightclub?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lion Bar & Nightclub compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while The Lion Bar & Nightclub holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects The Lion Bar & Nightclub 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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