K Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
K Mini Market 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 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: 40 High Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6EL
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so K Mini Market 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% | ← K Mini Market | |
| 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 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 K Mini Market 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 K Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| A E Poxons (approved premises) Distributors/Transporters | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2011 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
Questions about K Mini Market
What is K Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
K Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 14 May 2024.
Is K Mini Market 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 K Mini Market last inspected?
K Mini Market 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 K Mini Market?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does K Mini Market compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while K Mini Market holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects K Mini Market 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
K Mini Market is one of 103 rated food businesses in Brownhills. See every hygiene rating in Brownhills →
Walsall inspects and rates 2,184 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Walsall →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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