What is the average food hygiene rating in Walsall?

The average food hygiene rating in Walsall is 4.26 out of 5, across 1,773 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Walsall compare with the national average for food hygiene?

58.3% of rated premises in Walsall hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 21.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Walsall 321 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Walsall have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,034 food businesses in Walsall hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 58.3% of the 1,773 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Walsall have a low hygiene rating?

116 food businesses in Walsall are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 8 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Walsall food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Walsall (2,210 establishments on record, 1,773 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Walsall

In Walsall, 58.3% of 1,773 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.26/5. These figures cover 2,210 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Walsall has 1,034 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,773 rated premises (58.3%). 116 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

5★ share: 58.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -21.4 pp
National rank: 321 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Walsall

5★ Very Good

1,034 (58.3%)

4★ Good

352 (19.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

271 (15.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

49 (2.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

59 (3.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

8 (0.5%)

Plus 354 awaiting inspection and 83 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 354 awaiting inspection and 83 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Walsall: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Walsall?: The average food hygiene rating in Walsall is 4.26 out of 5, across 1,773 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Walsall compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 58.3% of rated premises in Walsall hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 21.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Walsall 321 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Walsall have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,034 food businesses in Walsall hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 58.3% of the 1,773 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Walsall have a low hygiene rating?: 116 food businesses in Walsall are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 8 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Walsall food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Walsall (2,210 establishments on record, 1,773 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Walsall

Calderfields Golf and Country Club LtdPub/bar/nightclub · Calderfields Golf & County Club Ltd, Aldridge Road, Walsall, West Midlands · WS4 2JS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Childrens Residential Services HomeCaring Premises · 43 Redruth Road, Walsall, West Midlands · WS5 3EJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Hayhead Butchers @Retailers - other · Hayhead Farm, Longwood Lane, Walsall, West Midlands · WS4 2JT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
K V Hartshorne ChemistRetailers - other · 54 Spring Lane, High Heath, Walsall, West Midlands · WS4 1AT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Aldridge WellbeingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · (Aldridge Well-Being Ltd), The Anchorage, Leighswood Road, Aldridge · WS9 8AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Educaterers LimitedSchool/college/university · Brownhills Ormiston Academy, Deakin Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall · WS8 7QG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Big Singhs PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 75 Stringes Lane, Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands · WV13 1LT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Bentley All Ages Activity CentreOther catering premises · Bentley Youth Centre, Wilkes Avenue, Bentley, Walsall · WS2 0JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Bentley Federation ChildcareCaring Premises · Monmouth Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands · WS2 0EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
AJ's AlesManufacturers/packers · Unit 11, Ashmore Industrial Estate, Long Acre Street, Walsall · WS2 8QG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Broadway Toby CarveryPub/bar/nightclub · The Broadway, Broadway North, Walsall, West Midlands · WS1 2QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Crumbs & KissesOther catering premises · 12 Wightwick Close, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands · WS3 2ET
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Walsall

Khan's Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 69 Milton Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4JT. · WS1 4JT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2025
New Munch HUBTakeaway/sandwich shop · 181 Wolverhampton Road West, Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands · WS2 0DU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2026
TG Jones High Street LtdRetailers - other · 50 Park Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 1NL · WS1 1NL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2026
Caspian PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 39 Rough Hay Road, Darlaston, Walsall, West Midlands · WS10 8NQ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
Ginos/Ginos Pizza n Peri Peri/ChixTakeaway/sandwich shop · 44 High Street, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands · WS8 6EL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
Bubble RollsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 167-171 Wednesbury Road, Walsall, West Midlands · WS2 9QL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 September 2025
Chilli HutRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 51 Birchills Street, Walsall, West Midlands · WS2 8NG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 September 2025
Nisa Local also t/a Bostin' Diner & Uncle Marco's PizzaRetailers - other · 272-276 Lichfield Road, Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands · WV12 5BT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,210 real Food Standards Agency records for Walsall, of which 1,773 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.