The Canalside Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wolverhampton
The Canalside Bar 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 6 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: The Wharf, Oxley Moor Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6TZ
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts The Canalside 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% | ← The Canalside 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 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 Canalside 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 The Canalside Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersley Leisure Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2022 |
| Abm Catering @ Claregate Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| ABM Catering @ Rakegate Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Bar At Oxley Park Golf Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Aldersley Church Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Blonde Kitchen Ltd Also Trading As Munch And Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Big Smash Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about The Canalside Bar
What is The Canalside Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Canalside Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 6 November 2025.
Is The Canalside 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Canalside Bar last inspected?
The Canalside Bar was last inspected on 6 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 The Canalside Bar?
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 Canalside Bar compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and The Canalside Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects The Canalside 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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