The Thomas Project food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Walsall
The Thomas Project holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2023, 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: 196H Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8HB
How it compares in Walsall
That puts The Thomas Project 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 Thomas Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Thomas Project 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 Thomas Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Alrewych Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Afrikana Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| City Restaurant Operations Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2021 |
| Adventureland Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Gems Bake Shed Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about The Thomas Project
What is The Thomas Project's food hygiene rating?
The Thomas Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 6 June 2023.
Is The Thomas Project 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Thomas Project last inspected?
The Thomas Project was last inspected on 6 June 2023, 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 The Thomas Project?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Thomas Project compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and The Thomas Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects The Thomas Project 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
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The Thomas Project is one of 129 rated food businesses in Aldridge. See every hygiene rating in Aldridge →
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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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