Food hygiene ratings in Sandwell
Sandwell inspects and rates 2,728 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,320 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 408 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Sandwell
Standards here are good: 67% of rated businesses in Sandwell hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 98 businesses, 4% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,558 | 67% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 508 | 22% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 156 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 60 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
Towns in Sandwell
Food hygiene ratings for each town Sandwell inspects.
- West Bromwich 518 places
- Smethwick 482 places
- Oldbury 375 places
- Tipton 243 places
- Wednesbury 216 places
- Rowley Regis 163 places
- Cradley Heath 145 places
- Great Barr 67 places
Recently inspected in Sandwell
The most recent inspections published by Sandwell, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esha Halal Meat | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2026 |
| Bella Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 - Good | 24 August 2026 |
| Chill n Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Cozy Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Olive Catering Services | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Smethwick Heritage Trust Limited Community Hub | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| OGZ Hamstead | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Conifers Day Nursery Ltd | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Kav’s Café also T/A Ray Hall Lane Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Kebys | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Servol | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Jo’s Burgers and Shakes | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 - Good | 11 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Sandwell
The lowest-rated food businesses in Sandwell are listed below. 10 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 60 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Miss | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 30 July 2026 |
| Buttylicious Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 July 2026 |
| Padda and Daughter | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 24 June 2026 |
| Neelams Grill House and café | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| FNM Bakery | Manufacturers/packers | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Golden City | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 April 2026 |
| UK Shawarma Ltd | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 1 April 2026 |
| Ali's Kitchen | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Best Chicken | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Shahjalal Food Store | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 June 2025 |
| Obama1 Restaurant Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 July 2026 |
| Ghosia Mini Market | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| The Dosa Stall | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Domain Plaza/Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
| British Legion | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 July 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 July 2026 |
| Hans Cantonese Take Away | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 July 2026 |
| Pound Palace | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| K&K | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 July 2026 |
| Paratha Express | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Sandwell
How many food businesses does Sandwell rate?
Sandwell publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,728 businesses, of which 2,320 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Sandwell?
67% of rated businesses in Sandwell hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Sandwell have a bad hygiene rating?
98 food businesses in Sandwell hold a rating of 2 or below, including 10 rated 0 and 60 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Sandwell?
Environmental health officers employed by Sandwell carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Sandwell
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- 100% News and Booze 4 - Good
- 1000 Trades Catering 5 - Very good
- 19- Ellie Flowers and Food 5 - Very good
- 24-Seven Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- 4 Community Trust - After School Club 5 - Very good
- 4 Community Trust After School Club 4 - Good
- 4CT Joseph Turner Out of School 5 - Very good
- 5 Star Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- 5 Star Day Nursery 4 - Good
- 520 Cafe 5 - Very good
- 55 Event Catering Solutions 5 - Very good
- 999 Pizza Toppings (Birmingham) Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Cake Miracle 5 - Very good
- A K Off Licence & Convenience Store 4 - Good
- A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food 5 - Very good
- A Malik Food Store 5 - Very good
- A P News 4 - Good
- A Place to Taste 5 - Very good
- A R Supermarket Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Sprinkle of Coco 5 - Very good
- A&I Bakery 5 - Very good
- A&S Superstore 4 - Good
- A1 Kebab & Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- AA Stores Grafton Road 5 - Very good
- Aarons Kitchen Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aayan Amina Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Abbey Infants School 5 - Very good
- Abbey Fish Bar 4 - Good
- ABC Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Abi's Kitchen (Parekh Catering) 5 - Very good
- ABM Catering @ Uplands Manor Primary School 5 - Very good
- Academy Transformation Trust 4 - Good
- Acorn Lodge 5 - Very good
- Adam Mini Market 4 - Good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiral Amusements 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- After School Club 4 - Good
- Agewell CIC 5 - Very good
- Agnes House 5 - Very good
- Aimee's Tasties 5 - Very good
- Aimz’s Dreamy Bakes 5 - Very good
- AIP C/O St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 4 - Good
- Akash Supermarket 5 - Very good
- Al-Halal Fresh Meat and Poultry (inside Anatolia Food Centre) 5 - Very good
- Aladdin's 5 - Very good
- Aladdins 4 - Good
- Alan Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Albion Inn 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Food Stores 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alisha Supermarket 5 - Very good
- Allens Sports & Social Club 5 - Very good
- Allerton Court 5 - Very good
- Alliance in Partnership C/O 5 - Very good
- Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-01. Browse all UK councils →