The Mermaid food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wolverhampton
The Mermaid 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 11 December 2024, 19 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: The Mermaid Inn, Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8BN
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts The Mermaid among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← The Mermaid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 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 Mermaid 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 Mermaid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canalside Bar & Grill Wolverhampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Castlecroft News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Castlecroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Castlecroft Primary School - Breakfast & Tea Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| Castlecroft Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Autumn Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Burgy's Coffee Lounge And Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cafe 29 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about The Mermaid
What is The Mermaid's food hygiene rating?
The Mermaid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 11 December 2024.
Is The Mermaid 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 Mermaid last inspected?
The Mermaid was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mermaid?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mermaid compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and The Mermaid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects The Mermaid 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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