Food Hygiene Ratings in Walsall

2,191 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.3 out of 5. 58.2% rated "very good".

2,191
Businesses
4.3/5
Average Rating
65
Rated 0 or 1
58.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good58.2%997
Good19.4%332
Satisfactory16.1%276
Improvement Needed2.6%44
Major Improvement3.4%58
Urgent Improvement0.4%7

Business types

Retailers - other52524.0%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen36016.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop30013.7%
Other catering premises22410.2%
Mobile caterer2009.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub1758.0%
Caring Premises1486.8%
School/college/university1356.2%

Food hygiene ratings in Walsall 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.

Walsall currently has 2,191 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,714 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 58.2% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.3 out of 5. There are currently 65 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Bubble RollsWS2 9QL0Sep 06, 2025
Chilli HutWS2 8NG0Sep 26, 2025
Iqra Foods LtdWS2 8NG.0Aug 13, 2025
Khan's Fish BarWS1 4JT0Jul 30, 2025
Moghul PalaceWS3 4AY0Nov 20, 2025
New Munch HUBWS2 0DU0Jan 13, 2026
Nisa Local also t/a Bostin' Diner & Uncle Marco's WV12 5BT0Jan 08, 2026
A&S SupermarketWS1 4LA1Nov 06, 2024
A&Y Kashmir Halal Meat LtdWS2 8QA1Sep 20, 2025
A1 Halal MeatWS1 3RF1Mar 25, 2025
Adam ShopWS1 3NR1Nov 16, 2023
Afghan GrillWS1 1PB1Apr 15, 2025
Albadar Cash & CarryWS2 8EA1Sep 16, 2025
Aryoub SupermarketWS1 1PB1Aug 01, 2025
AshocaWS3 3JT1Mar 05, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Walsall have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 997 food businesses in Walsall with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 58.2% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Walsall?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Walsall?+

Inspection frequency in Walsall 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.

Data from official government food safety agencies