2,128 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 74.6% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citah | 0 | Oct 09, 2025 | |
| Esso Petrol Station | WV10 0AB | 0 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Grill 21 | WV1 1PX | 0 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Otis Di Chef | WV10 0QQ | 0 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Sagar IV Sweets & Tandoori | WV2 3AQ | 0 | Apr 08, 2025 |
| Sweet Elohim Afro Resto Ltd | WV1 1EQ | 0 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| The Parisian | WV1 1TX | 0 | Nov 07, 2025 |
| United Supermarket | WV10 9AG | 0 | Feb 04, 2025 |
| Afro Treasure | 1 | Sep 03, 2025 | |
| Baban Store | WV1 4PQ | 1 | Aug 09, 2024 |
| Big Dee | WV1 1LG | 1 | May 16, 2025 |
| Bus Drivers Canteen / 1st Stop Cafe | WV1 3LA | 1 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Bushbury All In One Supermarket | WV10 9UJ | 1 | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Bushbury Lane Market | WV10 9TU | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Chel Sea Afro Caribbean | WV2 3AF | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
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.
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.
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.