Qasim Paan Wala food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Qasim Paan Wala 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 21 January 2025, 17 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: 244 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9QN
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Qasim Paan Wala 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% | ← Qasim Paan Wala | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Qasim Paan Wala 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 Qasim Paan Wala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Bescot Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Arctic Building Communities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Black Womens Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Banana Moon Walsall Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Arthur House (NOVACCS) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Ambala Walsall Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
Questions about Qasim Paan Wala
What is Qasim Paan Wala's food hygiene rating?
Qasim Paan Wala has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Qasim Paan Wala 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 Qasim Paan Wala last inspected?
Qasim Paan Wala was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Qasim Paan Wala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Qasim Paan Wala compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Qasim Paan Wala holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Qasim Paan Wala 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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