What is the average food hygiene rating in Wolverhampton?

The average food hygiene rating in Wolverhampton is 4.56 out of 5, across 2,033 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Wolverhampton compare with the national average for food hygiene?

75.2% of rated premises in Wolverhampton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wolverhampton 233 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Wolverhampton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,528 food businesses in Wolverhampton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.2% of the 2,033 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Wolverhampton have a low hygiene rating?

101 food businesses in Wolverhampton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Wolverhampton food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wolverhampton (2,151 establishments on record, 2,033 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Wolverhampton

In Wolverhampton, 75.2% of 2,033 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.56/5. These figures cover 2,151 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Wolverhampton has 1,528 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,033 rated premises (75.2%). 101 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 75.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -4.5 pp
National rank: 233 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Wolverhampton

5★ Very Good

1,528 (75.2%)

4★ Good

295 (14.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

109 (5.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

25 (1.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

71 (3.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

5 (0.2%)

Plus 75 awaiting inspection and 43 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 75 awaiting inspection and 43 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Wolverhampton: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Wolverhampton?: The average food hygiene rating in Wolverhampton is 4.56 out of 5, across 2,033 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Wolverhampton compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 75.2% of rated premises in Wolverhampton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wolverhampton 233 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Wolverhampton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,528 food businesses in Wolverhampton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.2% of the 2,033 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Wolverhampton have a low hygiene rating?: 101 food businesses in Wolverhampton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Wolverhampton food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wolverhampton (2,151 establishments on record, 2,033 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Wolverhampton

Slimming WorldRetailers - other · WV10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Cake & ColourRetailers - other · WV2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
St Columba's Church & ClinicOther catering premises · St Columba United Reform Church, Castlecroft Road, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton · WV3 8BZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
St Bartholemews Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Bartholomews Church Of England Primary School, Sedgley Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV4 5LG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
UdaysRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Udays Restaurant, 381 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV2 3AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Old VicarageCaring Premises · 128 Church Road, Bradmore, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV3 7EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Corner StopRetailers - other · 70 Ettingshall Road, Lanesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV14 9UG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Croft Residential HomeCaring Premises · 20 Castlecroft Road, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV3 8BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The SmoketakerOther catering premises · WV14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Kashmir Sweet CentreTakeaway/sandwich shop · 90 Great Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV3 0PU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Eggless Cake HouseRetailers - other · 105 Neachells Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV11 3PS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Healthy Habit YoghurtOther catering premises · WV1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Wolverhampton

Sagar IV Sweets & TandooriTakeaway/sandwich shop · Sagar IV Sweets And Tandoori, 450 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV2 3AQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 April 2025
Esso Petrol StationRetailers - other · Esso, Petrol Station, 80 Cannock Road, Springfield · WV10 0AB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
Tabashir CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 120 Salop Street, City Centre, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV3 0RX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Sweet Elohim Afro Resto LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 81 Lichfield Street, City Centre, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV1 1EQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 November 2025
CitahRetailers - other · 52 - 54 Lichfield Street, City Centre, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
Marsh Lane Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 18 Marsh Lane Parade, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV10 6RT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
Famous NewsRetailers - other · 79 Wood End Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV11 1NW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2025
Powells StoreRetailers - other · 139 Powell Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV10 0BW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,151 real Food Standards Agency records for Wolverhampton, of which 2,033 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.