Ambala Walsall food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Ambala Walsall 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: 17 Broadway West, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4DY
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Ambala Walsall 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% | ← Ambala Walsall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ambala Walsall 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 Ambala Walsall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Pharmacy Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Aaina Women Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bun & Peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Black Womens Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Bescot Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Blue Coat C Of E (Aided) Infant School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Blue Coat Jun School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Ambala Walsall
What is Ambala Walsall's food hygiene rating?
Ambala Walsall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Ambala Walsall 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 Ambala Walsall last inspected?
Ambala Walsall was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Ambala Walsall?
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 Ambala Walsall compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Ambala Walsall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Ambala Walsall 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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