W E Whitty Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
W E Whitty Ltd 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 9 November 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: 14 Stephenson Square, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS2 7DY
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so W E Whitty Ltd 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% | ← W E Whitty Ltd | |
| 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 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 W E Whitty Ltd 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 W E Whitty Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Beechdale Lifelong Learning Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Alamgeer Foods Limited Importers/Exporters | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bloxwich Academy (Primary School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Abdul's Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bentley Moor Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2020 |
| Babcock Vehicle Engineering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
Questions about W E Whitty Ltd
What is W E Whitty Ltd's food hygiene rating?
W E Whitty Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 9 November 2011.
Is W E Whitty Ltd 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 W E Whitty Ltd last inspected?
W E Whitty Ltd was last inspected on 9 November 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 W E Whitty Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does W E Whitty Ltd compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while W E Whitty Ltd holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects W E Whitty Ltd 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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