Food hygiene ratings in Shelfield
There are 18 food businesses in Shelfield with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Walsall Council.
Hygiene standards in Shelfield
44% of rated businesses in Shelfield hold the top score of 5, and 66% hold a 4 or better. 3 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Walsall as a whole, 59% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Shelfield does worse, by 15 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 8 | 44% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 4 | 22% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 3 | 17% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 6% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 11% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Shelfield
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Esso also t/a Premier Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Shelfield Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 November 2025 |
| Burgershack Shelfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 June 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Shelfield
How many food businesses in Shelfield have a hygiene rating?
18 food businesses in Shelfield have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Walsall Council. 18 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Shelfield?
44% of rated businesses in Shelfield hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Shelfield?
3 food businesses in Shelfield hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Shelfield?
Environmental health officers at Walsall Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Walsall
- Willenhall 255 places
- Bloxwich 247 places
- Aldridge 129 places
- Brownhills 103 places
- Darlaston 103 places
- Walsall Wood 43 places
- Pelsall 38 places
- Streetly 36 places
Food businesses in Shelfield
- Burgershack Shelfield 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Christopher's House 4 - Good
- Esso also t/a Premier 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Greenfield Primary School 5 - Very good
- Harry's Greek Tavern 5 - Very good
- Mellors Catering Services 5 - Very good
- Midcounties Co-operative 5 - Very good
- Mill Lodge Care Home 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Mr Chef 4 - Good
- Pine View 5 - Very good
- School Farm Shop 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Shelfield Fish Bar 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Shelfield Greggs 5 - Very good
- Shelfield Service Station 4 - Good
- Simply Out of School St Francis 5 - Very good
- St Francis R C Primary School 5 - Very good
- Subway, Heath Service Station 4 - Good
- Willows Superstore 3 - Generally satisfactory
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.