Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Walsall
Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 November 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: Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands, WV14 7BL
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane 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% | ← Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane 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 Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering @ Field View Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| 8pm Chemist Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
| Ann's Food Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Assa Abloy (Yale) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| ABM Catering @ Villiers Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane
What is Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane's food hygiene rating?
Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 16 November 2022.
Is Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane last inspected?
Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane was last inspected on 16 November 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 Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane?
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 Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Goals Soccer Centre Darlaston Lane 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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