Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Walsall
Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 14 May 2025, 14 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: 66 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8DB
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway 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% | ← Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway 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 Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babcock Vehicle Engineering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
| AJ's Ales Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Arboretum Nursing Home & Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Birchills C Of E Community Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Aven House Hostel Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2017 |
| Asda Living Cafe Compass Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway
What is Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway last inspected?
Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 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 Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Ashakka Caribbean Takeaway 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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