Direct Food Solutions food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Walsall
Direct Food Solutions holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Unit 2, Ashmore Lake Way, Willenhall, WV12 4LF
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Direct Food Solutions 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% | ← Direct Food Solutions | |
| 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 Very 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 Direct Food Solutions 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 Direct Food Solutions, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adsaja Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Barcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| B Raj & Sons Wholesale Meat Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Ann's Food Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Alyssa's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| A Jays Hardware Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2022 |
| 8pm Chemist Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Direct Food Solutions
What is Direct Food Solutions's food hygiene rating?
Direct Food Solutions has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Direct Food Solutions 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Direct Food Solutions last inspected?
Direct Food Solutions was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Direct Food Solutions?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Direct Food Solutions compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Direct Food Solutions holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Direct Food Solutions 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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