Uncle Phils food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Walsall
Uncle Phils holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 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: 498-500 Pleck Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9HE
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Uncle Phils sits behind roughly 1,405 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← Uncle Phils | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Uncle Phils 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 Uncle Phils, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Building Communities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Banana Moon Walsall Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Bescot Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Arthur House (NOVACCS) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bluebells Childrens Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Alumwell Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
| Alumwell Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Uncle Phils
What is Uncle Phils's food hygiene rating?
Uncle Phils has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 20 May 2024.
Is Uncle Phils safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Uncle Phils last inspected?
Uncle Phils was last inspected on 20 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 Uncle Phils?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Uncle Phils compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Uncle Phils holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Uncle Phils 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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