Ablewell Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Ablewell Service Station 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
This is a fresh result: Ablewell Service Station was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Ablewell Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2EG
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Ablewell Service Station 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% | ← Ablewell Service Station | |
| 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 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 Ablewell Service Station 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 Ablewell Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ablewell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2019 |
| Black Country Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Asgard Games UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Asda Customer Cafe (Eurest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Blue Coat Jun School School/college/university | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| BobaLatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Ablewell Service Station
What is Ablewell Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Ablewell Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Ablewell Service Station 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 Ablewell Service Station last inspected?
Ablewell Service Station was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Ablewell Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ablewell Service Station compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Ablewell Service Station holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Ablewell Service Station 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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