African and Caribbean Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
African and Caribbean Groceries holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 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: 1 Samuel Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2EU
How it compares in Walsall
A 2 is rare: only 52 of 1,789 rated places in Walsall score this low, about one in 34. 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 352 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ← African and Caribbean Groceries | |
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 395 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 African and Caribbean Groceries 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 African and Caribbean Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Bloxwich Memorial Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bloxwich Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Bloxwich Showman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| ABA Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2018 |
| Blakenall Heath Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| All Saints National Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about African and Caribbean Groceries
What is African and Caribbean Groceries's food hygiene rating?
African and Caribbean Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Walsall Council on 25 February 2026.
Is African and Caribbean Groceries safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 African and Caribbean Groceries last inspected?
African and Caribbean Groceries was last inspected on 25 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 African and Caribbean Groceries?
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 African and Caribbean Groceries compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,789 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while African and Caribbean Groceries holds a 2. 52 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects African and Caribbean Groceries 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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