Food Hygiene Ratings in Wolverhampton

2,128 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 74.6% rated "very good".

2,128
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
77
Rated 0 or 1
74.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good74.6%1,509
Good14.7%298
Satisfactory5.3%108
Improvement Needed1.5%30
Major Improvement3.4%69
Urgent Improvement0.4%8

Business types

Retailers - other54125.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen35216.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop28113.2%
Other catering premises25311.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub21310.0%
Caring Premises1738.1%
School/college/university1165.5%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper633.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Wolverhampton are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Wolverhampton currently has 2,128 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,022 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 77 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Citah0Oct 09, 2025
Esso Petrol StationWV10 0AB0Jan 21, 2026
Grill 21WV1 1PX0Dec 10, 2025
Otis Di ChefWV10 0QQ0Jul 30, 2025
Sagar IV Sweets & TandooriWV2 3AQ0Apr 08, 2025
Sweet Elohim Afro Resto LtdWV1 1EQ0Nov 11, 2025
The ParisianWV1 1TX0Nov 07, 2025
United SupermarketWV10 9AG0Feb 04, 2025
Afro Treasure1Sep 03, 2025
Baban StoreWV1 4PQ1Aug 09, 2024
Big DeeWV1 1LG1May 16, 2025
Bus Drivers Canteen / 1st Stop CafeWV1 3LA1Aug 28, 2024
Bushbury All In One SupermarketWV10 9UJ1Nov 14, 2024
Bushbury Lane MarketWV10 9TU1Jan 28, 2026
Chel Sea Afro CaribbeanWV2 3AF1Jan 21, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Wolverhampton have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,509 food businesses in Wolverhampton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Wolverhampton?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Wolverhampton?+

Inspection frequency in Wolverhampton depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies