Ajay's News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Ajay's News 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 14 February 2019, more than 7 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: 156 - 160, West Bromwich Street, Walsall, WS1 4DE
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Ajay's News 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% | ← Ajay's News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Ajay's News 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 Ajay's News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaina Women Centre Other catering premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Broadway Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Ambala Walsall Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Blue Coat C Of E (Aided) Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Black Womens Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Blue Coat Jun School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| A Karim's Chuckery Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Ajay's News
What is Ajay's News's food hygiene rating?
Ajay's News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 14 February 2019.
Is Ajay's News 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 Ajay's News last inspected?
Ajay's News was last inspected on 14 February 2019, more than 7 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 Ajay's News?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ajay's News compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Ajay's News holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Ajay's News 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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