Peacocks Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Walsall
Peacocks Fish Bar holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 6% of rated food businesses in Walsall score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Walsall ratings →
Address: 2A Peacock Road, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 8PR
How this rating has changed
Peacocks Fish Bar has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 30 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Walsall
A 2 is rare: only 51 of 1,834 rated places in Walsall score this low, about one in 36. By contrast 59% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,089 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 352 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 274 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ← Peacocks Fish Bar | |
| 1 out of 5 | 60 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 349 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Peacocks Fish Bar the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Peacocks Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
| Abm Catering @ Field View Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| 8pm Chemist Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ann's Food Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| A F Blakemore & Son Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Peacocks Fish Bar
What is Peacocks Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Peacocks Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Walsall Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Peacocks Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Peacocks Fish Bar last inspected?
Peacocks Fish Bar was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 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 Peacocks Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Peacocks Fish Bar compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,834 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Peacocks Fish Bar holds a 2. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Peacocks Fish Bar 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Walsall, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Peacocks Fish Bar is one of 101 rated food businesses in Darlaston. See every hygiene rating in Darlaston →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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