Blessings food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Blessings holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 24 September 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 98 Ocker Hill Road, Ocker Hill, DY4 0UW
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Blessings 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% | ← Blessings | |
| 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 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 Blessings 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 Blessings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services @ Gospel Oak School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| 4CT Joseph Turner Out of School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Boba Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Black Country Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Blessings
What is Blessings's food hygiene rating?
Blessings has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Blessings 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blessings last inspected?
Blessings was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 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 Blessings?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Blessings compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Blessings holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Blessings 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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