Artisan Expresso Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Artisan Expresso Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 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: 168 Halesowen Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0ES
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Artisan Expresso Bar among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Artisan Expresso Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Artisan Expresso Bar 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 Artisan Expresso Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Blackheath Coronation Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
Questions about Artisan Expresso Bar
What is Artisan Expresso Bar's food hygiene rating?
Artisan Expresso Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Artisan Expresso Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Artisan Expresso Bar last inspected?
Artisan Expresso Bar was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Artisan Expresso Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Artisan Expresso Bar compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Artisan Expresso Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Artisan Expresso Bar 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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