Ruth's Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Ruth's Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 February 2024, 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: 169 Stafford Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8EA
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Ruth's Mini Market 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% | ← Ruth's Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 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 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 Ruth's Mini Market 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 Ruth's Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ's Ales Manufacturers/packers | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| British Car Auctions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Birchills C Of E Community Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asda Living Cafe Compass Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Babcock Vehicle Engineering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
| Aven House Hostel Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2017 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Ruth's Mini Market
What is Ruth's Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Ruth's Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 21 February 2024.
Is Ruth's Mini Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruth's Mini Market last inspected?
Ruth's Mini Market was last inspected on 21 February 2024, 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 Ruth's Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ruth's Mini Market compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Ruth's Mini Market holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Ruth's Mini Market 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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