Willows Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Willows Superstore 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 15 November 2023, more than 2 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: 4 Willows Road, Shelfield, Walsall, WS4 1RD
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Willows Superstore 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% | ← Willows Superstore | |
| 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 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 Willows Superstore 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 Willows Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Ashton Brinkley Catering Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Barons Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Blossoms on the Common Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about Willows Superstore
What is Willows Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Willows Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Willows Superstore 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 Willows Superstore last inspected?
Willows Superstore was last inspected on 15 November 2023, more than 2 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 Willows Superstore?
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 Willows Superstore compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Willows Superstore holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Willows Superstore 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Willows Superstore is one of 18 rated food businesses in Shelfield. See every hygiene rating in Shelfield →
Walsall inspects and rates 2,184 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Walsall →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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