Heron Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Walsall
Heron Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 1 August 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: 54-56 King Street, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 8DE
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Heron Foods 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% | ← Heron Foods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Heron Foods 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 Heron Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Accord Housing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2016 |
| A F Blakemore & Son Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Heron Foods
What is Heron Foods's food hygiene rating?
Heron Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 1 August 2018.
Is Heron Foods 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heron Foods last inspected?
Heron Foods was last inspected on 1 August 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 Heron Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heron Foods compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Heron Foods holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Heron Foods 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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Heron Foods is one of 103 rated food businesses in Darlaston. See every hygiene rating in Darlaston →
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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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