Subway, Heath Service Station food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Walsall
Subway, Heath Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 141 Lichfield Road, Shelfield, Walsall, WS4 1PX
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Subway, Heath Service Station sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← Subway, Heath Service Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Subway, Heath Service Station none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Subway, Heath Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Ashton Brinkley Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Barons Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Anchorbrook Cafe & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2021 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Subway, Heath Service Station
What is Subway, Heath Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Subway, Heath Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Subway, Heath Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Subway, Heath Service Station last inspected?
Subway, Heath Service Station was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Subway, Heath Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Subway, Heath Service Station compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Subway, Heath Service Station holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Subway, Heath Service Station and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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