Stroud Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Stroud Express 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: 318 Stroud Avenue, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4HA
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Stroud Express 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% | ← Stroud Express | |
| 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 Stroud Express 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 Stroud Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bentley Federation Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bentley West Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| A & R Bars Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Amery Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2012 |
| Barcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bentley All Ages Activity Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Alyssa's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Stroud Express
What is Stroud Express's food hygiene rating?
Stroud Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Stroud Express 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 Stroud Express last inspected?
Stroud Express was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 Stroud Express?
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 Stroud Express compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Stroud Express holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Stroud Express 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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