Clayhanger Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Walsall
Clayhanger Fish & Chips 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: 46 Clayhanger Lane, Clayhanger, Walsall, WS8 7DS
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Clayhanger Fish & Chips 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% | ← Clayhanger Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Clayhanger Fish & Chips 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 Clayhanger Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build A Cake Kitchen Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2011 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
| A E Poxons (approved premises) Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Clayhanger Fish & Chips
What is Clayhanger Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Clayhanger Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Clayhanger Fish & Chips 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 Clayhanger Fish & Chips last inspected?
Clayhanger Fish & Chips was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Clayhanger Fish & Chips?
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 Clayhanger Fish & Chips compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Clayhanger Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Clayhanger Fish & Chips 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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