Jacqueline Jones food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Jacqueline Jones 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 1 February 2020, more than 6 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: The New Junction, Forge Road, Darlaston, WS10 8QU
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Jacqueline Jones 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% | ← Jacqueline Jones | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jacqueline Jones 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 Jacqueline Jones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Field View Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Jacqueline Jones
What is Jacqueline Jones's food hygiene rating?
Jacqueline Jones has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 1 February 2020.
Is Jacqueline Jones 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 Jacqueline Jones last inspected?
Jacqueline Jones was last inspected on 1 February 2020, more than 6 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 Jacqueline Jones?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Jacqueline Jones compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Jacqueline Jones holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Jacqueline Jones 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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Jacqueline Jones is one of 103 rated food businesses in Darlaston. See every hygiene rating in Darlaston →
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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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