Food hygiene ratings in Sandwell
Sandwell inspects and rates 2,676 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,350 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 326 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: 66% of rated businesses in Sandwell hold the top score of 5, and 88% hold a 4 or better. 108 businesses, 5% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
Towns in Sandwell
Food hygiene ratings for each town Sandwell inspects.
- West Bromwich 512 places
- Smethwick 468 places
- Oldbury 368 places
- Tipton 242 places
- Wednesbury 214 places
- Rowley Regis 163 places
- Cradley Heath 146 places
- Great Barr 67 places
Recently inspected in Sandwell
The most recent inspections published by Sandwell, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arjun Catering Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Sunny Skies Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Dovedale Court - HC-One | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| German Doner Kebab | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Greggs | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Matthias House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Alisha Supermarket | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Pizza Star | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| ABC Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| SIPS Education @ Oakham Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Shirelands Collegiate Academy | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Penns Cafe | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Sandwell
The lowest-rated food businesses in Sandwell are listed below. 11 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Esha Halal Meat | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 31 March 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 |
| The Yew Tree | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| Mummy's Corner | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 January 2026 |
| The Old Bush | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 8 October 2025 |
| Pound Palace | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 June 2025 |
| Shahjalal Food Store | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 June 2025 |
| Italiano Pizzeria Kebab and Pasta | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Conifers Day Nursery Ltd | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Jo’s Burgers and Shakes | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 May 2026 |
| Bella Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| Bake My Day | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 April 2026 |
| Hill Top Butchers | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 April 2026 |
| MIR International Supermarket | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Asya International Supermarket | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 March 2026 |
| Azmar Resturant & Grill Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Sandwell
How many food businesses does Sandwell rate?
Sandwell publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,676 businesses, of which 2,350 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Sandwell?
66% 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?
108 food businesses in Sandwell hold a rating of 2 or below, including 11 rated 0 and 56 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 5 - Very good
- 520 Cafe 5 - Very good
- 55 Event Catering Solutions 5 - Very good
- 999 Pizza Toppings (Birmingham) Ltd 5 - Very good
- A & E Market 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
- 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
- Abbey Junior School 5 - Very 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
- All Day 4 - Good
- Allens Sports & Social Club 5 - Very good
- Allerton Court 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-07. Browse all UK councils →