Fortress African Foods LTD food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Fortress African Foods LTD 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 17 February 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: 7 Princess Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1HL
How it compares in Wolverhampton
In Wolverhampton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Fortress African Foods LTD sits behind roughly 1,532 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,532 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ← Fortress African Foods LTD | |
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 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 Fortress African Foods LTD 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 Fortress African Foods LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Caribbean Market Limited Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bank Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Aunt Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Afro Eat Mobile caterer | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Batch'd (Unit N12 Wulfrun Arcade) Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Ava's Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Ana's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Fortress African Foods LTD
What is Fortress African Foods LTD's food hygiene rating?
Fortress African Foods LTD has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Fortress African Foods LTD 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 Fortress African Foods LTD last inspected?
Fortress African Foods LTD was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fortress African Foods LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Fortress African Foods LTD compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, while Fortress African Foods LTD holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Fortress African Foods LTD 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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