XO Wines food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Walsall
XO Wines holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 22 March 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: 193 Stafford Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8ED
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so XO Wines 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% | ← XO Wines | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 XO Wines 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 XO Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ's Ales Manufacturers/packers | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Birchills C Of E Community Academy School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asda Living Cafe Compass Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bella Italia / Mac N Shack / Big Dog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
| Bella Italia also t/a Super Nonna & Mac n Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Afrikana Walsall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
Questions about XO Wines
What is XO Wines's food hygiene rating?
XO Wines has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 22 March 2023.
Is XO Wines 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was XO Wines last inspected?
XO Wines was last inspected on 22 March 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 XO Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 XO Wines compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while XO Wines holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects XO Wines 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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