Blackwood Butchers Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Blackwood Butchers Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2023, more than 3 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: 71 Blackwood Road, Streetly, Walsall, B74 3PW
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Blackwood Butchers Limited 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% | ← Blackwood Butchers Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blackwood Butchers Limited 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 Blackwood Butchers Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Blackwood Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Breathe Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Andys' Brewhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Brew House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2018 |
Questions about Blackwood Butchers Limited
What is Blackwood Butchers Limited's food hygiene rating?
Blackwood Butchers Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 7 February 2023.
Is Blackwood Butchers Limited 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackwood Butchers Limited last inspected?
Blackwood Butchers Limited was last inspected on 7 February 2023, more than 3 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 Blackwood Butchers Limited?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackwood Butchers Limited compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Blackwood Butchers Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Blackwood Butchers Limited 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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Blackwood Butchers Limited is one of 36 rated food businesses in Streetly. See every hygiene rating in Streetly →
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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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