Card Factory food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Card Factory holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 966 Walsall Road, Great Barr, B42 1TQ
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Card Factory 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% | ← Card Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 514 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 325 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 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 Card Factory 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 Card Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Miski Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Apple & Apple off Licence Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Cakeable Moments Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2010 |
| Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| 5 Star Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Card Factory
What is Card Factory's food hygiene rating?
Card Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 5 July 2021.
Is Card Factory 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Card Factory last inspected?
Card Factory was last inspected on 5 July 2021, more than 5 years 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 Card Factory?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Card Factory compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Card Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Card Factory 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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