Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store 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 January 2026, 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: 15 Station Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9JZ
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store 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% | ← Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store 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 Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Fayre Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Boss Man Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bella Italia / Mac N Shack / Big Dog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
| Bella Italia also t/a Super Nonna & Mac n Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Afrikana Walsall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Bish Organics Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| BobaLatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store
What is Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store's food hygiene rating?
Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store 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 Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store last inspected?
Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 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 Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu Store holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Station Street Off License also t/a Okbu 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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