Field Road News & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
Field Road News & Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Field Road News & Wine was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 39 Field Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3JD
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Field Road News & Wine sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← Field Road News & Wine | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Field Road News & Wine 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 Field Road News & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakenall Heath Junior School School/college/university | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bloxwich Memorial Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| All Saints National Academy School/college/university | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bloxwich Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Bloxwich Showman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bloxwich Active Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Ash Grange Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Field Road News & Wine
What is Field Road News & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Field Road News & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Field Road News & Wine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Field Road News & Wine last inspected?
Field Road News & Wine was last inspected on 19 May 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 Field Road News & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Field Road News & Wine compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Field Road News & Wine holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Field Road News & Wine 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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