The Old Irish Harp food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
The Old Irish Harp holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 582 Chester Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0LP
How it compares in Walsall
That puts The Old Irish Harp 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% | ← The Old Irish Harp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Old Irish Harp 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 Old Irish Harp, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlawns Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aston Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Aldridge Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aldridge Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2017 |
| Cooper And Jordan C Of E Primary Sch School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Aldridge Church Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2020 |
Questions about The Old Irish Harp
What is The Old Irish Harp's food hygiene rating?
The Old Irish Harp has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 2 August 2024.
Is The Old Irish Harp 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Irish Harp last inspected?
The Old Irish Harp was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 months 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 Old Irish Harp?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Irish Harp compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Irish Harp is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects The Old Irish Harp 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Old Irish Harp is one of 129 rated food businesses in Aldridge. See every hygiene rating in Aldridge →
Walsall inspects and rates 2,184 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Walsall →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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