Farmfoods Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Farmfoods Ltd 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 1 October 2025, 9 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: 94 High Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6EW
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Farmfoods Ltd 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% | ← Farmfoods Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Farmfoods 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 Farmfoods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| A E Poxons (approved premises) Distributors/Transporters | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2011 |
| Fairy Good Cakes Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
Questions about Farmfoods Ltd
What is Farmfoods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Farmfoods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Farmfoods Ltd 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 Farmfoods Ltd last inspected?
Farmfoods Ltd was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 Farmfoods Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farmfoods Ltd compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Farmfoods Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Farmfoods 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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Understanding this rating
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Farmfoods Ltd is one of 103 rated food businesses in Brownhills. See every hygiene rating in Brownhills →
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