Sarby's Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Sarby's Diner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 21 Houghton Street, West Bromwich, B70 6BW
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Sarby's Diner among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Sarby's Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 326 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 Very 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 Sarby's Diner 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 Sarby's Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTs Catering Other catering premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 999 Pizza Toppings (Birmingham) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Biedronka Polski Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bestway Wholesale Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Bethel Convention Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Sarby's Diner
What is Sarby's Diner's food hygiene rating?
Sarby's Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Sarby's Diner 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sarby's Diner last inspected?
Sarby's Diner was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sarby's Diner?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sarby's Diner compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Sarby's Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Sarby's Diner 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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