Marsh Lane Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Marsh Lane Convenience Store holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 18 Marsh Lane Parade, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6RT
How it compares in Wolverhampton
A 1 is rare: only 72 of 2,039 rated places in Wolverhampton score this low, about one in 28. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,532 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ← Marsh Lane Convenience Store | |
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Marsh Lane Convenience Store the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. 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 Marsh Lane Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Smash Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ Rakegate Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Blonde Kitchen Ltd Also Trading As Munch And Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Broadway Gardens Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| BaxterStorey-Moog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bushbury Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ Northwood Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Marsh Lane Convenience Store
What is Marsh Lane Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Marsh Lane Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wolverhampton Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Marsh Lane Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Marsh Lane Convenience Store last inspected?
Marsh Lane Convenience Store was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marsh Lane Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marsh Lane Convenience Store compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, while Marsh Lane Convenience Store holds a 1. 72 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Marsh Lane Convenience Store 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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A rating of 1 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 Wolverhampton, 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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