Blackwood Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Walsall
Blackwood 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 7 May 2026, 2 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: 85 Blackwood Road, Streetly, Walsall, B74 3PW
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Blackwood 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% | ← Blackwood 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 Very 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 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 Blackwood Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Butchers Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| 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 Fish Bar
What is Blackwood Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Blackwood Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Blackwood 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 Blackwood Fish Bar last inspected?
Blackwood Fish Bar was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 Blackwood Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 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 Blackwood Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Blackwood 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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Blackwood Fish Bar 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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