Raja Meat Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Raja Meat Centre holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 4 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: Unit 5A, Clifton House, Merridale Road, WV3 9RY
How it compares in Wolverhampton
A 1 is rare: only 72 of 2,039 rated places in Wolverhampton score this low, about one in 28. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,532 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ← Raja Meat Centre | |
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Raja Meat Centre the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Raja Meat Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Ash Spice Sizzlers Kebab And Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Banks's Brewery Shop And Visitor Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| A.K Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| Abo Ali Falafal Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| All Nations Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Ayaan Bazar (Market Stall) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bains Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
Questions about Raja Meat Centre
What is Raja Meat Centre's food hygiene rating?
Raja Meat Centre has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wolverhampton Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Raja Meat Centre safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Raja Meat Centre last inspected?
Raja Meat Centre was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Raja Meat Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Raja Meat Centre compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, while Raja Meat Centre holds a 1. 72 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Raja Meat Centre 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wolverhampton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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