Goldthorn Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wolverhampton
Goldthorn Pub holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Goldthorn Pub, Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 3HU
How it compares in Wolverhampton
A 2 is rare: only 23 of 2,039 rated places in Wolverhampton score this low, about one in 89. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,532 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ← Goldthorn Pub | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Goldthorn Pub the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Goldthorn Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Barons Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2017 |
| Archana Sweets Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ash Tree Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Barfia London Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| AIP C/O Colton Hills Community School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Anville Court Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Graiseley Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Goldthorn Pub
What is Goldthorn Pub's food hygiene rating?
Goldthorn Pub has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wolverhampton Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Goldthorn Pub safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Goldthorn Pub last inspected?
Goldthorn Pub was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 Goldthorn Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Goldthorn Pub compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, while Goldthorn Pub holds a 2. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Goldthorn Pub 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wolverhampton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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