Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers 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
This is a fresh result: Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 85 Milton Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4LA
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers 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% | ← Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers 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 Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Black Womens Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Aaina Women Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bun & Peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Ambala Walsall Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Broadway Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Arctic Building Communities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bescot Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers
What is Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers 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 Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers last inspected?
Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Bismillah Halal Meat Butchers 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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