European Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
European Shop 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 16 June 2025, 12 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: 6 Bridge Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1HP
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so European Shop sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← European Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 European Shop 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 European Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BobaLatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Boss Man Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Black Country Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Asda Customer Cafe (Eurest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about European Shop
What is European Shop's food hygiene rating?
European Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 16 June 2025.
Is European Shop 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 European Shop last inspected?
European Shop was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 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 European Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does European Shop compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while European Shop holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects European Shop 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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