Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish 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 30 August 2019, more than 6 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: 62-63 Birmingham Road, Rowley Regis, B65 0HS
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish 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% | ← Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish 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 Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Blackheath Coronation Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
Questions about Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish
What is Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish's food hygiene rating?
Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 30 August 2019.
Is Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish 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 Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish last inspected?
Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish was last inspected on 30 August 2019, more than 6 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 Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Neil's Finer Fresh Grimsby Fish 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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