Grace Prosperity Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Grace Prosperity Grocery 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 15 June 2021, more than 5 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: 120 Poplar Road, Smethwick, B66 4AP
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Grace Prosperity Grocery 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% | ← Grace Prosperity Grocery | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Grace Prosperity Grocery 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 Grace Prosperity Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| ABC Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
Questions about Grace Prosperity Grocery
What is Grace Prosperity Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Grace Prosperity Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 15 June 2021.
Is Grace Prosperity Grocery 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 Grace Prosperity Grocery last inspected?
Grace Prosperity Grocery was last inspected on 15 June 2021, more than 5 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 Grace Prosperity Grocery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grace Prosperity Grocery compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Grace Prosperity Grocery holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Grace Prosperity Grocery 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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