Beacon Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Beacon Farm Shop 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 8 July 2011, more than 15 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: Beacon Farm, Pinfold Lane, Walsall, WS9 0QS
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Beacon Farm Shop 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% | ← Beacon Farm Shop | |
| 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 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 Beacon Farm Shop 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 Beacon Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barr Beacon School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Beacon Pharmacy Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Childrens Residential Services Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Breathe Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Blackwood Butchers Limited Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Blackwood Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Blackwood Pharmacy Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| 3 Sugars Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Beacon Farm Shop
What is Beacon Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Beacon Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 8 July 2011.
Is Beacon Farm Shop 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 Beacon Farm Shop last inspected?
Beacon Farm Shop was last inspected on 8 July 2011, more than 15 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 Beacon Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Beacon Farm Shop compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Beacon Farm Shop holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Beacon Farm Shop 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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