The Light Cinema Walsall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Walsall
The Light Cinema Walsall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2023, more than 2 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: Walsall Waterfront, Wolverhampton Street, Walsall, WS2 8DD
How it compares in Walsall
That puts The Light Cinema Walsall 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% | ← The Light Cinema Walsall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 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 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 Light Cinema Walsall 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 Light Cinema Walsall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aven House Hostel Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2017 |
| Bish Organics Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Asda Living Cafe Compass Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Afrikana Walsall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Bella Italia / Mac N Shack / Big Dog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
| Bella Italia also t/a Super Nonna & Mac n Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Birchills C Of E Community Academy School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about The Light Cinema Walsall
What is The Light Cinema Walsall's food hygiene rating?
The Light Cinema Walsall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 29 November 2023.
Is The Light Cinema Walsall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Light Cinema Walsall last inspected?
The Light Cinema Walsall was last inspected on 29 November 2023, more than 2 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 The Light Cinema Walsall?
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 Light Cinema Walsall compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and The Light Cinema Walsall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects The Light Cinema Walsall 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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