Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Staffordshire
Budgens 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 8 July 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: 30 Pendeford Mill Lane, Bilbrook, Wolverhampton, WV8 1JG
How it compares in South Staffordshire
In South Staffordshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Budgens sits behind roughly 600 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ← Budgens | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 40 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 Good
- 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 Budgens 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 Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbrook Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| ABC Early Learning & Childcare Centre UK Ltd Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Birches Bridge Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Codsall Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Codsall Middle School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Birches Bridge Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Budgens
What is Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Budgens 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 Budgens last inspected?
Budgens was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Budgens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Budgens compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Budgens holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Budgens 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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