Tropical Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tamworth
Tropical Market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: Unit 2 Town Hall Place, Market Street, B79 7FJ
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts Tropical Market among the 420 places in Tamworth holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 420 | 86% | ← Tropical Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 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 Very good
- 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 Tropical 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 Tropical Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Castle Superstore Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Colin Grazier Hotel & U Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Alfred's School/college/university | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Castle Sports Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee George Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Tropical Market
What is Tropical Market's food hygiene rating?
Tropical Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Tropical Market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tropical Market last inspected?
Tropical Market was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tropical Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tropical Market compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and Tropical Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects Tropical 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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