Pleck General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Pleck General Stores 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 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: 73-75 Darlaston Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9RD
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Pleck General Stores among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Pleck General Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Pleck General Stores 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 Pleck General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Building Communities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Arthur House (NOVACCS) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bescot Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Banana Moon Walsall Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Bluebells Childrens Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Pleck General Stores
What is Pleck General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pleck General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Pleck General Stores 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 Pleck General Stores last inspected?
Pleck General Stores 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 Pleck General Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pleck General Stores compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Pleck General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Pleck General Stores 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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