Hussain Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Hussain Meats holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 September 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 17 Corporation Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4HW
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Hussain Meats sits behind roughly 1,405 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← Hussain Meats | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hussain Meats 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 Hussain Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaina Women Centre Other catering premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Black Womens Centre Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Blue Coat C Of E (Aided) Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Asda Customer Cafe (Eurest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| BobaLatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Hussain Meats
What is Hussain Meats's food hygiene rating?
Hussain Meats has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 4 September 2018.
Is Hussain Meats safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hussain Meats last inspected?
Hussain Meats was last inspected on 4 September 2018, more than 7 years 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 Hussain Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hussain Meats compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Hussain Meats holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Hussain Meats 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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