Johal General Store & Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Johal General Store & Off Licence 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 13 August 2018, more than 7 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: 476-478 Bloxwich Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2UY
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Johal General Store & Off Licence 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% | ← Johal General Store & Off Licence | |
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Johal General Store & Off Licence 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 Johal General Store & Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Nursing Home & Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Abdul's Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Babcock Vehicle Engineering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
| Bloxwich Active Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| 37 Chaucer Road Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2021 |
| Best Butties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| All Saints National Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Alamgeer Foods Limited Importers/Exporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Johal General Store & Off Licence
What is Johal General Store & Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Johal General Store & Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 13 August 2018.
Is Johal General Store & Off Licence 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 Johal General Store & Off Licence last inspected?
Johal General Store & Off Licence was last inspected on 13 August 2018, more than 7 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 Johal General Store & Off Licence?
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 Johal General Store & Off Licence compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Johal General Store & Off Licence holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Johal General Store & Off Licence 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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