B & M Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
B & M Bargains 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 24 October 2011, more than 14 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: 2 Ferrie Grove, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6EB
How it compares in Walsall
That puts B & M Bargains among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← B & M Bargains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 B & M Bargains 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 B & M Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A E Poxons (approved premises) Distributors/Transporters | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
| Educaterers Limited School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about B & M Bargains
What is B & M Bargains's food hygiene rating?
B & M Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 24 October 2011.
Is B & M Bargains 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 B & M Bargains last inspected?
B & M Bargains was last inspected on 24 October 2011, more than 14 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 B & M Bargains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B & M Bargains compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and B & M Bargains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects B & M Bargains 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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B & M Bargains is one of 103 rated food businesses in Brownhills. See every hygiene rating in Brownhills →
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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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