A5 Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tamworth
A5 Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 9 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: 42 Watling Street, B77 5BP
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts A5 Stores among the 420 places in Tamworth holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 420 | 86% | ← A5 Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 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 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 A5 Stores 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 A5 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering at The Wilnecote School School/college/university | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bill's Superstores ltd Trading as Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Caterlink at Three Peaks Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Coffee And Crepes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Belgrave Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Belgrave Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Belgrave Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
Questions about A5 Stores
What is A5 Stores's food hygiene rating?
A5 Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 11 September 2025.
Is A5 Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A5 Stores last inspected?
A5 Stores was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A5 Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A5 Stores compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and A5 Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects A5 Stores 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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