Beacon Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Beacon Convenience Store 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 2 July 2023, more than 3 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: 319 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, B43 7AP
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Beacon Convenience Store 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% | ← Beacon Convenience Store | |
| 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 Beacon Convenience Store 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 Beacon Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Beacon Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Acorns Children's Hospice Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Apple & Apple off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Al-Miski Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2021 |
Questions about Beacon Convenience Store
What is Beacon Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Beacon Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 2 July 2023.
Is Beacon Convenience Store 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 Beacon Convenience Store last inspected?
Beacon Convenience Store was last inspected on 2 July 2023, more than 3 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 Beacon Convenience Store?
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 Beacon Convenience Store compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Beacon Convenience Store holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Beacon Convenience Store 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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