Bains Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Bains Stores 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 8 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: Costcutter, 38 - 42 Graiseley Lane, Wolverhampton, WV11 1PE
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Bains Stores among the 1,534 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 | 1,534 | 75% | ← Bains Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 107 | 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 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 Bains Stores 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 Bains Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2021 |
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Amritsar Sweets And Catering Wednesfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| 60 Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Abhi Superstore Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2018 |
| Abm Catering @ D'Eyncourt Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| 4 Seasons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Bains Stores
What is Bains Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bains Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 8 January 2022.
Is Bains Stores 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 Bains Stores last inspected?
Bains Stores was last inspected on 8 January 2022, more than 4 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 Bains Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bains Stores compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Bains Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Bains Stores 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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