The Forge Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
The Forge Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 January 2016, more than 10 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: 118 St Annes Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV13 1DT
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so The Forge Tavern sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← The Forge Tavern | |
| 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 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 Forge Tavern 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 Forge Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adsaja Stores Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Barcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| B Raj & Sons Wholesale Meat Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Ann's Food Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| 8pm Chemist Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Assa Abloy (Yale) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| A Jays Hardware Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2022 |
Questions about The Forge Tavern
What is The Forge Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Forge Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 6 January 2016.
Is The Forge Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Forge Tavern last inspected?
The Forge Tavern was last inspected on 6 January 2016, more than 10 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 Forge Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Forge Tavern compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while The Forge Tavern holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects The Forge Tavern 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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