Keymaster food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Keymaster 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
This is a fresh result: Keymaster was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The keymaster, Wolverhampton Road West, Willenhall, WV13 2RN
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Keymaster among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Keymaster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 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 Keymaster 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 Keymaster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Federation Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bentley West Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| A & R Bars Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Barcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bentley Green Beefeater Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bentley Leisure Pavilion School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| A F Blakemore & Son Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Keymaster
What is Keymaster's food hygiene rating?
Keymaster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Keymaster 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 Keymaster last inspected?
Keymaster was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Keymaster?
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 Keymaster compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Keymaster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Keymaster 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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Keymaster is one of 255 rated food businesses in Willenhall. See every hygiene rating in Willenhall →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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