Valley Road Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Valley Road Chippy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: 86 Valley Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7LR
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Valley Road Chippy sits behind roughly 2,074 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ← Valley Road Chippy | |
| 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 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 Valley Road Chippy 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 Valley Road Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Brew Monkey Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| Bamyet Afro Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bakers Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Alan Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Valley Road Chippy
What is Valley Road Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Valley Road Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Valley Road Chippy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Valley Road Chippy last inspected?
Valley Road Chippy was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Valley Road Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Valley Road Chippy compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Valley Road Chippy holds a 3. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Valley Road Chippy 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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