Smethwick Fire Station food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Smethwick Fire Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 8 September 2021, more than 4 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: Smethwick Fire Station Stony Lane, Smethwick, B67 7QW
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Smethwick Fire Station 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% | ← Smethwick Fire Station | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Smethwick Fire Station 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 Smethwick Fire Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarons Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arjun Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Amritsari Tarka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Al-Halal Fresh Meat and Poultry (inside Anatolia Food Centre) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| A Malik Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| 4 Community Trust - After School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
Questions about Smethwick Fire Station
What is Smethwick Fire Station's food hygiene rating?
Smethwick Fire Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 8 September 2021.
Is Smethwick Fire Station 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smethwick Fire Station last inspected?
Smethwick Fire Station was last inspected on 8 September 2021, more than 4 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 Smethwick Fire Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smethwick Fire Station compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Smethwick Fire Station holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Smethwick Fire Station 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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