E & S Mears food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · South Staffordshire
E & S Mears holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 6 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: 407 Walsall Road, Great Wyrley, South Staffordshire, WS6 6HZ
How it compares in South Staffordshire
That puts E & S Mears among the 600 places in South Staffordshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 600 | 86% | ← E & S Mears | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 40 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 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 E & S Mears 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 E & S Mears, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Conifers Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| BB Kitchen Ltd At The White Horse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about E & S Mears
What is E & S Mears's food hygiene rating?
E & S Mears has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 13 January 2026.
Is E & S Mears 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was E & S Mears last inspected?
E & S Mears was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at E & S Mears?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does E & S Mears compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and E & S Mears is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects E & S Mears 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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E & S Mears is one of 46 rated food businesses in Great Wyrley. See every hygiene rating in Great Wyrley →
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