Desi Swaad food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Walsall
Desi Swaad holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 57A-57B King Street, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 8DE
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Desi Swaad 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% | ← Desi Swaad | |
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 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 Desi Swaad 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 Desi Swaad, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Accord Housing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
| A F Blakemore & Son Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Desi Swaad
What is Desi Swaad's food hygiene rating?
Desi Swaad has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Desi Swaad safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Desi Swaad last inspected?
Desi Swaad was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months 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 Desi Swaad?
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 Desi Swaad compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Desi Swaad holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Desi Swaad 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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