Top Galley food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Top Galley 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 7 August 2025, 11 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: 86a Owen Street, Tipton, DY4 8EX
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Top Galley 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% | ← Top Galley | |
| 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 Top Galley 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 Top Galley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bottle & Glass Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Aladdin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bloomfield Convenience Store & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2022 |
| 4CT Joseph Turner Out of School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Alisha Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bridge St Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Babylon Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about Top Galley
What is Top Galley's food hygiene rating?
Top Galley has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Top Galley 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 Top Galley last inspected?
Top Galley was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Top Galley?
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 Top Galley compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Top Galley holds a 3. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Top Galley 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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