Walsall Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Walsall Express 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 157 Walstead Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4LU
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Walsall Express 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% | ← Walsall Express | |
| 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 Walsall Express 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 Walsall Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Ambala Walsall Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Acorns Children's Hospice Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Aaina Women Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
Questions about Walsall Express
What is Walsall Express's food hygiene rating?
Walsall Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Walsall Express 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 Walsall Express last inspected?
Walsall Express was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Walsall Express?
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 Walsall Express compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Walsall Express holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Walsall Express 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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