Town Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Town Express holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 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: 13 Bradford Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1PB
How it compares in Walsall
A 2 is rare: only 52 of 1,787 rated places in Walsall score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 59% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ← Town Express | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Town Express the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Town Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BobaLatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Asda Customer Cafe (Eurest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Boss Man Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Black Country Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Town Express
What is Town Express's food hygiene rating?
Town Express has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Walsall Council on 24 April 2024.
Is Town Express safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Town Express last inspected?
Town Express was last inspected on 24 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 Town Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Town Express compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Town Express holds a 2. 52 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Town 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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 Walsall, 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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