Poets Corner food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Poets Corner 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 8 April 2022, more than 4 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: 51 Keats Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5HY
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Poets Corner 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% | ← Poets Corner | |
| 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 Poets Corner 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 Poets Corner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Amery Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2012 |
| Black Country University Tech College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| Bloxwich Academy (Primary School) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Alyssa's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| ABA Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2018 |
| ATT Jubilee Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 242 Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Poets Corner
What is Poets Corner's food hygiene rating?
Poets Corner has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 8 April 2022.
Is Poets Corner 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 Poets Corner last inspected?
Poets Corner was last inspected on 8 April 2022, more than 4 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 Poets Corner?
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 Poets Corner compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Poets Corner holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Poets Corner 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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