V&A Convinience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
V&A Convinience holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 10 April 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: 125 Sneyd Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2LR
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so V&A Convinience 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% | ← V&A Convinience | |
| 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 V&A Convinience 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 V&A Convinience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club / Little Treasures School/college/university | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| ATT Jubilee Academy School/college/university | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| ABA Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2018 |
| Bronys Event Catering - Crepes & Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2017 |
| Abbey Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Abbey Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Black Country University Tech College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| Bostin' Diner and Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about V&A Convinience
What is V&A Convinience's food hygiene rating?
V&A Convinience has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 10 April 2024.
Is V&A Convinience safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 V&A Convinience last inspected?
V&A Convinience was last inspected on 10 April 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 V&A Convinience?
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 V&A Convinience compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while V&A Convinience holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects V&A Convinience 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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