Pod Orlem Polski Sklep food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Pod Orlem Polski Sklep 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 16 October 2025, 8 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: 112 Lichfield Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1SZ
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Pod Orlem Polski Sklep 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% | ← Pod Orlem Polski Sklep | |
| 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 Pod Orlem Polski Sklep 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 Pod Orlem Polski Sklep, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ablewell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2019 |
| Black Country Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Boss Man Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boots Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| BobaLatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Pod Orlem Polski Sklep
What is Pod Orlem Polski Sklep's food hygiene rating?
Pod Orlem Polski Sklep has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Pod Orlem Polski Sklep 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 Pod Orlem Polski Sklep last inspected?
Pod Orlem Polski Sklep was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Pod Orlem Polski Sklep?
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 Pod Orlem Polski Sklep compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Pod Orlem Polski Sklep holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Pod Orlem Polski Sklep 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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