International Shop Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
International Shop Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 March 2024, more than 2 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: 4 Halesowen Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0HG
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so International Shop Limited sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← International Shop Limited | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 International Shop Limited 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 International Shop Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
Questions about International Shop Limited
What is International Shop Limited's food hygiene rating?
International Shop Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 16 March 2024.
Is International Shop Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was International Shop Limited last inspected?
International Shop Limited was last inspected on 16 March 2024, more than 2 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 International Shop Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does International Shop Limited compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while International Shop Limited holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects International Shop Limited 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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