Sakana Bar And Restaurant

4
Good
Inspected: 2025-12-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Sakana Bar And Restaurant is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 16 Stafford Road, Newtown, WALSALL, WS6 6AZ, in the South Staffordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — 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. South Staffordshire oversees 721 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Staffordshire is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
16 Stafford Road, Newtown, WALSALL
Postcode
WS6 6AZ
Local Authority
South Staffordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1887592

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Sakana Bar And Restaurant?

Sakana Bar And Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, as assessed by South Staffordshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 4 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 4 means hygiene standards are good, with only minor issues found during the inspection. The business meets the required standards across all three inspection categories, though some small improvements may be suggested.

When was Sakana Bar And Restaurant last inspected?

Sakana Bar And Restaurant was last inspected on 2025-12-02. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Sakana Bar And Restaurant improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Sakana Bar And Restaurant located?

Sakana Bar And Restaurant is located at 16 Stafford Road, Newtown, WALSALL , WS6 6AZ, in the South Staffordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WS6 postcode area.