Rattu's News & Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Rattu's News & Booze 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 21 June 2022, more than 4 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: 436-438 West Bromwich Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4NS
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Rattu's News & Booze 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% | ← Rattu's News & Booze | |
| 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 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 Rattu's News & Booze 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 Rattu's News & Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Ambala Walsall Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
Questions about Rattu's News & Booze
What is Rattu's News & Booze's food hygiene rating?
Rattu's News & Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 21 June 2022.
Is Rattu's News & Booze 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 Rattu's News & Booze last inspected?
Rattu's News & Booze was last inspected on 21 June 2022, more than 4 years 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 Rattu's News & Booze?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rattu's News & Booze compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Rattu's News & Booze holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Rattu's News & Booze 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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