Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Costcutter holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 27 June 2024, more than 2 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: 158-160 Vicarage Road, Oldbury, B68 8JA
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| ARTs Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Costcutter safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 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 Costcutter?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter holds a 3. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Costcutter 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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