Liquor Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Liquor Store holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Liquor Store was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 212 Darlaston Road, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 7TQ
How it compares in Walsall
A 2 is rare: only 52 of 1,789 rated places in Walsall score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 59% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 352 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ← Liquor Store | |
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 395 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Liquor Store the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Liquor Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Accord Housing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Bartholomew Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Liquor Store
What is Liquor Store's food hygiene rating?
Liquor Store has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Walsall Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Liquor Store safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Liquor Store last inspected?
Liquor Store was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Liquor Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Liquor Store compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,789 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Liquor Store holds a 2. 52 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Liquor Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Walsall, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Liquor Store is one of 103 rated food businesses in Darlaston. See every hygiene rating in Darlaston →
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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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