RSM Retailers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
RSM Retailers 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 10 January 2024, more than 2 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: 118-120 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4JH
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so RSM Retailers 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% | ← RSM Retailers | |
| 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 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 RSM Retailers 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 RSM Retailers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Womens Centre Other catering premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Aaina Women Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| BobaLatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Arctic Building Communities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Asda Customer Cafe (Eurest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
Questions about RSM Retailers
What is RSM Retailers's food hygiene rating?
RSM Retailers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 10 January 2024.
Is RSM Retailers 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 RSM Retailers last inspected?
RSM Retailers was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 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 RSM Retailers?
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 RSM Retailers compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while RSM Retailers holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects RSM Retailers 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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