Midcounties Co-operative food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Walsall
Midcounties Co-operative holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: The Spring Cottage, Lichfield Road, Shelfield, WS4 1PS
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Midcounties Co-operative 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% | ← Midcounties Co-operative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Midcounties Co-operative 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 Midcounties Co-operative, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Ashton Brinkley Catering Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| Barons Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Adventureland Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Boatmans Food and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Blossoms on the Common Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Anchorbrook Cafe & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2021 |
Questions about Midcounties Co-operative
What is Midcounties Co-operative's food hygiene rating?
Midcounties Co-operative has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Midcounties Co-operative 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Midcounties Co-operative last inspected?
Midcounties Co-operative was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Midcounties Co-operative?
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 Midcounties Co-operative compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Midcounties Co-operative is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Midcounties Co-operative 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
Midcounties Co-operative is one of 18 rated food businesses in Shelfield. See every hygiene rating in Shelfield →
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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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