Blakenall Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Blakenall Post Office 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 28 May 2019, 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: 168 Blakenall Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 1HU
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Blakenall Post Office 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% | ← Blakenall Post Office | |
| 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 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 Blakenall Post Office 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 Blakenall Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Butties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Ash Grange Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| 37 Chaucer Road Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2021 |
| Blakenall Heath Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bloxwich Active Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Abdul's Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| All Saints National Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bloxwich Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
Questions about Blakenall Post Office
What is Blakenall Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Blakenall Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 28 May 2019.
Is Blakenall Post Office 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 Blakenall Post Office last inspected?
Blakenall Post Office was last inspected on 28 May 2019, 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 Blakenall Post Office?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blakenall Post Office compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Blakenall Post Office holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Blakenall Post Office 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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