Pond Lane Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wolverhampton
Pond Lane Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: 143 Pond Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV2 1HJ
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Pond Lane Fish Bar 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% | ← Pond Lane Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Pond Lane Fish Bar 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 Pond Lane Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASANdwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| All Saints Community Centre Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ash Tree Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Barfia London Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Archana Sweets Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aaryan Superstore Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| All Saints Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
Questions about Pond Lane Fish Bar
What is Pond Lane Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Pond Lane Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Pond Lane Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pond Lane Fish Bar last inspected?
Pond Lane Fish Bar was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 Pond Lane Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pond Lane Fish Bar compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Pond Lane Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Pond Lane Fish Bar 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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