The Gate House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wolverhampton
The Gate House 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 25 April 2024, more than 2 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 Gatehouse Public House, Donington Grove, Wolverhampton, WV10 6EE
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts The Gate House 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 Gate House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Gate House 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 Gate House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Bar At Oxley Park Golf Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| ABM Catering @ Rakegate Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Big Smash Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bargain Beerz Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Aldersley Leisure Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2022 |
| Al Medinah Halal Meat Centre Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2017 |
| ABM Catering @ Northwood Park Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about The Gate House
What is The Gate House's food hygiene rating?
The Gate House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 25 April 2024.
Is The Gate House 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 Gate House last inspected?
The Gate House was last inspected on 25 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Gate House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gate House compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and The Gate House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects The Gate House 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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