The Merry Hill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wolverhampton
The Merry Hill 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 19 August 2024, 22 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 Merry Hill Public House, Trysull Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 7LB
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts The Merry Hill 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 Merry Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Merry Hill 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 Merry Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Boi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Balti Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Asda Express Merryhill PFS Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Aces Springdale Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bradmore Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2017 |
| Bradmore Fish Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Bradmore Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Bakersbrew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about The Merry Hill
What is The Merry Hill's food hygiene rating?
The Merry Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 19 August 2024.
Is The Merry Hill 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 Merry Hill last inspected?
The Merry Hill was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 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 Merry Hill?
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 Merry Hill compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and The Merry Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects The Merry Hill 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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