Birchills Bargains Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Birchills Bargains 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: 72 Hollyhedge Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8PZ
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Birchills Bargains Ltd 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% | ← Birchills Bargains Ltd | |
| 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 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 Birchills Bargains 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 Birchills Bargains Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aven House Hostel Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2017 |
| Birchills C Of E Community Academy School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bentley Moor Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2020 |
| Asda Living Cafe Compass Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Afrikana Walsall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Bish Organics Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bella Italia / Mac N Shack / Big Dog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2018 |
Questions about Birchills Bargains Ltd
What is Birchills Bargains Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Birchills Bargains Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Birchills Bargains 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 Birchills Bargains Ltd last inspected?
Birchills Bargains Ltd was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Birchills Bargains Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Birchills Bargains Ltd compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Birchills Bargains Ltd holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Birchills Bargains 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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