Hail To The Ale Micropub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wolverhampton
Hail To The Ale Micropub 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 14 July 2017, more than 9 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: Hail To The Ale, 2 Pendeford Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV6 9EF
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Hail To The Ale Micropub 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% | ← Hail To The Ale Micropub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hail To The Ale Micropub 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 Hail To The Ale Micropub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersley Church Playgroup Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Abm Catering @ Claregate Primary School School/college/university | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Aldersley Leisure Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2022 |
| Albert Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2018 |
| Atelier Del Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Baked In Tettenhall Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Birches First School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Hail To The Ale Micropub
What is Hail To The Ale Micropub's food hygiene rating?
Hail To The Ale Micropub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 14 July 2017.
Is Hail To The Ale Micropub 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 Hail To The Ale Micropub last inspected?
Hail To The Ale Micropub was last inspected on 14 July 2017, more than 9 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 Hail To The Ale Micropub?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hail To The Ale Micropub compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Hail To The Ale Micropub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Hail To The Ale Micropub 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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