Muna Afro - Caribbean Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Muna Afro - Caribbean Market 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 15 December 2025, 6 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: 114 Lichfield Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1SZ
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Muna Afro - Caribbean Market 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% | ← Muna Afro - Caribbean Market | |
| 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 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 Muna Afro - Caribbean Market 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 Muna Afro - Caribbean Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ablewell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2019 |
| Black Country Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Boss Man Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Asda Customer Cafe (Eurest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
Questions about Muna Afro - Caribbean Market
What is Muna Afro - Caribbean Market's food hygiene rating?
Muna Afro - Caribbean Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Muna Afro - Caribbean Market 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 Muna Afro - Caribbean Market last inspected?
Muna Afro - Caribbean Market was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 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 Muna Afro - Caribbean Market?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Muna Afro - Caribbean Market compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Muna Afro - Caribbean Market holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Muna Afro - Caribbean Market 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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