Lane Head Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Lane Head Post Office & Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 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: 59-61 High Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4JR
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Lane Head Post Office & Stores 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% | ← Lane Head Post Office & Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lane Head Post Office & Stores 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 Lane Head Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amery Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2012 |
| Alyssa's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ Lodge Farm Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Adsaja Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Barcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Bentley Federation Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bentley West Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about Lane Head Post Office & Stores
What is Lane Head Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lane Head Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Lane Head Post Office & Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lane Head Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Lane Head Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 15 April 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 Lane Head Post Office & Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lane Head Post Office & Stores compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Lane Head Post Office & Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Lane Head Post Office & Stores 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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