2,191 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.3 out of 5. 58.2% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Rolls | WS2 9QL | 0 | Sep 06, 2025 |
| Chilli Hut | WS2 8NG | 0 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Iqra Foods Ltd | WS2 8NG. | 0 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Khan's Fish Bar | WS1 4JT | 0 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Moghul Palace | WS3 4AY | 0 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| New Munch HUB | WS2 0DU | 0 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Nisa Local also t/a Bostin' Diner & Uncle Marco's | WV12 5BT | 0 | Jan 08, 2026 |
| A&S Supermarket | WS1 4LA | 1 | Nov 06, 2024 |
| A&Y Kashmir Halal Meat Ltd | WS2 8QA | 1 | Sep 20, 2025 |
| A1 Halal Meat | WS1 3RF | 1 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Adam Shop | WS1 3NR | 1 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Afghan Grill | WS1 1PB | 1 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Albadar Cash & Carry | WS2 8EA | 1 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Aryoub Supermarket | WS1 1PB | 1 | Aug 01, 2025 |
| Ashoca | WS3 3JT | 1 | Mar 05, 2025 |
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.
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.
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.