Buraq Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Buraq Supermarket 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 25 January 2023, more than 3 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: 46 Birchills Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8NG
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Buraq Supermarket 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% | ← Buraq Supermarket | |
| 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 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 Buraq Supermarket 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 Buraq Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aven House Hostel Caring Premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2017 |
| Birchills C Of E Community Academy School/college/university | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Asda Living Cafe Compass Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bentley Moor Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2020 |
| Afrikana Walsall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Bish Organics Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bella Italia / Mac N Shack / Big Dog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
Questions about Buraq Supermarket
What is Buraq Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Buraq Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 25 January 2023.
Is Buraq Supermarket 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 Buraq Supermarket last inspected?
Buraq Supermarket was last inspected on 25 January 2023, more than 3 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 Buraq Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Buraq Supermarket compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Buraq Supermarket holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Buraq Supermarket 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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