Friezland Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Friezland Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 June 2021, more than 5 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: (S R Achievers Ltd), 80 Friezland Lane, Brownhills, WS8 7AR
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Friezland Local among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Friezland Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Friezland Local 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 Friezland Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Crash Bang Wallop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Cheers Madeira Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Fairy Good Cakes Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Aldridge Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2018 |
| Headstart Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Friezland Local
What is Friezland Local's food hygiene rating?
Friezland Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 15 June 2021.
Is Friezland Local safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Friezland Local last inspected?
Friezland Local was last inspected on 15 June 2021, more than 5 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 Friezland Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Friezland Local compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Friezland Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Friezland Local 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
Friezland Local is one of 103 rated food businesses in Brownhills. See every hygiene rating in Brownhills →
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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