A1 Service Station Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
A1 Service Station Ltd 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 31 July 2019, 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: Neptune Industrial Estate, Owen Road, Willenhall, WV13 2PZ
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so A1 Service Station Ltd 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% | ← A1 Service Station Ltd | |
| 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 A1 Service Station 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 A1 Service Station Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| 8pm Chemist Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ann's Food Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Barcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| A F Blakemore & Son Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bentley Green Beefeater Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about A1 Service Station Ltd
What is A1 Service Station Ltd's food hygiene rating?
A1 Service Station Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 31 July 2019.
Is A1 Service Station Ltd 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 A1 Service Station Ltd last inspected?
A1 Service Station Ltd was last inspected on 31 July 2019, 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 A1 Service Station Ltd?
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 A1 Service Station Ltd compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while A1 Service Station Ltd holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects A1 Service Station 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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