The Giffard Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wolverhampton
The Giffard Arms 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 June 2022, more than 4 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: Giffard Arms, 64 - 65 Victoria Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3NX
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts The Giffard Arms 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 Giffard Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Giffard Arms 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 Giffard Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava's Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Batch'd (Unit N12 Wulfrun Arcade) Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Bains Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| A.K Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| Abo Ali Falafal Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| All Nations Food Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Ayaan Bazar (Market Stall) Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Giffard Arms
What is The Giffard Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Giffard Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 25 June 2022.
Is The Giffard Arms 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 Giffard Arms last inspected?
The Giffard Arms was last inspected on 25 June 2022, more than 4 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 Giffard Arms?
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 Giffard Arms compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and The Giffard Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects The Giffard Arms 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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