Bridge Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
Bridge Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 October 2015, more than 10 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: 27 Bridge Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1DP
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Bridge Bar sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← Bridge Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bridge 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 Bridge Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Man Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| BobaLatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Black Country Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Asda Customer Cafe (Eurest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Bridge Bar
What is Bridge Bar's food hygiene rating?
Bridge Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 12 October 2015.
Is Bridge Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridge Bar last inspected?
Bridge Bar was last inspected on 12 October 2015, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bridge Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridge Bar compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Bridge Bar holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Bridge 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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