Gills News & Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Gills News & Booze 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 19 January 2022, more than 4 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: 27 Essington Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5DW
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Gills News & Booze 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% | ← Gills News & Booze | |
| 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 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 Gills News & Booze 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 Gills News & Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booze Corner Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2018 |
| Beacon Primary School School/college/university | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Amery Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2012 |
| Bostin' Diner and Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Alyssa's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| 242 Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Black Country University Tech College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
Questions about Gills News & Booze
What is Gills News & Booze's food hygiene rating?
Gills News & Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 19 January 2022.
Is Gills News & Booze 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 Gills News & Booze last inspected?
Gills News & Booze was last inspected on 19 January 2022, more than 4 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 Gills News & Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Gills News & Booze compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Gills News & Booze holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Gills News & Booze 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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