Shimla food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Walsall
Shimla holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 196C Walsall Wood Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8HB
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Shimla sits behind roughly 1,405 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← Shimla | |
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Shimla 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 Shimla, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Alrewych Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Afrikana Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2023 |
| City Restaurant Operations Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2021 |
| Adventureland Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Gems Bake Shed Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Shimla
What is Shimla's food hygiene rating?
Shimla has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Shimla safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Shimla last inspected?
Shimla was last inspected on 27 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Shimla?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Shimla compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Shimla holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Shimla 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Shimla is one of 129 rated food businesses in Aldridge. See every hygiene rating in Aldridge →
Walsall inspects and rates 2,184 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Walsall →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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