B & M Retail Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
B & M Retail Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 July 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: Former Focus, Walsall Retail Park, Reedswood Way, WS2 8XA
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so B & M Retail Ltd sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← B & M Retail Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 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 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 B & M Retail Ltd 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 B & M Retail Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Moor Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2020 |
| Babcock Vehicle Engineering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
| Beechdale Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Beechdale Lifelong Learning Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Alamgeer Foods Limited Importers/Exporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aven House Hostel Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2017 |
| Arboretum Nursing Home & Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Birchills C Of E Community Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about B & M Retail Ltd
What is B & M Retail Ltd's food hygiene rating?
B & M Retail Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 31 July 2018.
Is B & M Retail Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was B & M Retail Ltd last inspected?
B & M Retail Ltd was last inspected on 31 July 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 B & M Retail Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B & M Retail Ltd compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while B & M Retail Ltd holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects B & M Retail Ltd 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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