AKAL News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
AKAL News 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 5 February 2020, more than 6 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: (Lifestyle Express), 8 Cross Street, Willenhall, WV13 1PG
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so AKAL News 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% | ← AKAL News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 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 AKAL News 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 AKAL News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8pm Chemist Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ann's Food Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Barcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Assa Abloy (Yale) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Adsaja Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| B Raj & Sons Wholesale Meat Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about AKAL News
What is AKAL News's food hygiene rating?
AKAL News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 5 February 2020.
Is AKAL News 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 AKAL News last inspected?
AKAL News was last inspected on 5 February 2020, more than 6 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 AKAL News?
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 AKAL News compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while AKAL News holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects AKAL News 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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