The Food Lab
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Food Lab is a mobile caterer located at 14 Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands, WV12 5PG, in the Walsall local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Walsall oversees 2,206 registered food businesses, of which 61% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Walsall is 4.2 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Food Lab?
The Food Lab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Walsall.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a mobile caterer?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Food Lab last inspected?
The Food Lab was last inspected on 2025-10-24. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Food Lab located?
The Food Lab is located at 14 Bloxwich Road North, Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands , WV12 5PG, in the Walsall local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WV12 postcode area.