Wallheath Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Wallheath Convenience 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 3 October 2018, more than 7 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: 14A-14B Enville Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, DY6 0JT
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Wallheath Convenience sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ← Wallheath Convenience | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wallheath Convenience 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 Wallheath Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpa's Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2016 |
| Aston Quality Foods Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Alam International Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
| Dayz Away Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Emma Baker Catering And Events Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Wallheath Convenience
What is Wallheath Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Wallheath Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 3 October 2018.
Is Wallheath Convenience 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 Wallheath Convenience last inspected?
Wallheath Convenience was last inspected on 3 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wallheath Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wallheath Convenience compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Wallheath Convenience holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Wallheath Convenience 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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