The Cherry Wood Smokehouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Cherry Wood Smokehouse 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 22 February 2025, 16 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: 5 Graingers Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6AH
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The Cherry Wood Smokehouse 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% | ← The Cherry Wood Smokehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Cherry Wood Smokehouse 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 The Cherry Wood Smokehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Bakers Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Brew Monkey Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bamyet Afro Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Cherry Wood Smokehouse
What is The Cherry Wood Smokehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Cherry Wood Smokehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 22 February 2025.
Is The Cherry Wood Smokehouse 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 The Cherry Wood Smokehouse last inspected?
The Cherry Wood Smokehouse was last inspected on 22 February 2025, 16 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 The Cherry Wood Smokehouse?
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 The Cherry Wood Smokehouse compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Cherry Wood Smokehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Cherry Wood Smokehouse 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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