Earls Caribbean Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Earls Caribbean Store 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 10 May 2016, more than 10 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: Unit B, Wolverhampton Retail Market, Temple Street, WV2 4AJ
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Earls Caribbean Store among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← Earls Caribbean Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Earls Caribbean Store 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 Earls Caribbean Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Ava's Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2021 |
| Batch'd (Unit N12 Wulfrun Arcade) Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Base Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bains Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| African Caribbean Market Limited Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| A.K Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
Questions about Earls Caribbean Store
What is Earls Caribbean Store's food hygiene rating?
Earls Caribbean Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 10 May 2016.
Is Earls Caribbean Store 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 Earls Caribbean Store last inspected?
Earls Caribbean Store was last inspected on 10 May 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Earls Caribbean Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Earls Caribbean Store compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Earls Caribbean Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Earls Caribbean Store 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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