The Why Not, Walsall

The Why Not is a pub at Why Not Inn, St Georges Street, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 8LF. The Why Not's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall council on 5 August 2026.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
Why Not Inn
St Georges Street
Darlaston
Walsall
WS10 8LF
Council
Walsall
Type
Pub
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Why Not’s food hygiene rating

The Why Not's rating is less than 2 months old.

We have checked The Why Not's entry 3 times since 27 July 2026, and the register's record has changed: on 27 July 2026 it showed Awaiting inspection; on 21 September 2026 it showed 5 (given 5 August 2026).

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

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Questions about The Why Not

What is the food hygiene rating at The Why Not?

The Why Not's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall council on 5 August 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Why Not?

The Why Not is at Why Not Inn, St Georges Street, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 8LF, in Walsall. Walsall council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Nags Head, about 290 m away.

What pubs are near The Why Not?

The closest pubs and bars to The Why Not are Nags Head (290 m), Green Dragon (450 m) and Swan Inn (500 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Why Not's hygiene rating up to date?

The Why Not's rating is less than 2 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: The Why Not on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Walsall council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.