V&F Food Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
V&F Food Stores Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 24 February 2026, 4 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: 3 Church Street, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 8DU
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so V&F Food Stores Ltd 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% | ← V&F Food Stores Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 V&F Food Stores Ltd 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 V&F Food Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Accord Housing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| A F Blakemore & Son Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
Questions about V&F Food Stores Ltd
What is V&F Food Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
V&F Food Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 24 February 2026.
Is V&F Food Stores Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 V&F Food Stores Ltd last inspected?
V&F Food Stores Ltd was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months 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 V&F Food Stores Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does V&F Food Stores Ltd compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while V&F Food Stores Ltd holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects V&F Food Stores Ltd 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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