Charlie Drink food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Charlie Drink holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 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: Charlie Drink Stores, 16 High Street, Wednesfield, WV11 1SZ
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Charlie Drink among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,532 | 75% | ← Charlie Drink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Charlie Drink 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 Charlie Drink, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Amritsar Sweets And Catering Wednesfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bains Stores Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2022 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2021 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Beddoes Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Abm Catering @ D'Eyncourt Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| 60 Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Charlie Drink
What is Charlie Drink's food hygiene rating?
Charlie Drink has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Charlie Drink safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charlie Drink last inspected?
Charlie Drink was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Charlie Drink?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charlie Drink compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Charlie Drink is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Charlie Drink 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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