Star Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Walsall
Star Coffee Shop holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 May 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: 47 High Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6HH
How it compares in Walsall
A 2 is rare: only 52 of 1,787 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 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ← Star Coffee Shop | |
| 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 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 Star Coffee Shop 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 Star Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| A E Poxons (approved premises) Distributors/Transporters | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2011 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
Questions about Star Coffee Shop
What is Star Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Star Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Walsall Council on 14 May 2024.
Is Star Coffee Shop safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Star Coffee Shop last inspected?
Star Coffee Shop was last inspected on 14 May 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 Star Coffee Shop?
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 Star Coffee Shop compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Star Coffee Shop holds a 2. 52 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Star Coffee Shop 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Star Coffee Shop is one of 103 rated food businesses in Brownhills. See every hygiene rating in Brownhills →
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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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