Beechdale Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Walsall
Beechdale Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2025, 8 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: 16 Stephenson Square, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS2 7DY
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Beechdale Fish Bar 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% | ← Beechdale Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 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 Very 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 Beechdale Fish Bar 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 Beechdale Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Lifelong Learning Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Alamgeer Foods Limited Importers/Exporters | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bloxwich Academy (Primary School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Abdul's Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bentley Moor Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2020 |
| Babcock Vehicle Engineering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
| Bloxwich Active Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Beechdale Fish Bar
What is Beechdale Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Beechdale Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Beechdale Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beechdale Fish Bar last inspected?
Beechdale Fish Bar was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Beechdale Fish Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beechdale Fish Bar compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Beechdale Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Beechdale Fish Bar 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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