Half Penny Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Half Penny Farm 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 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Joseph Street, Oldbury, B69 2AQ
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Half Penny Farm 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% | ← Half Penny Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Half Penny Farm 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 Half Penny Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Agnes House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Amma’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Half Penny Farm
What is Half Penny Farm's food hygiene rating?
Half Penny Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Half Penny Farm 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 Half Penny Farm last inspected?
Half Penny Farm was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 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 Half Penny Farm?
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 Half Penny Farm compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Half Penny Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Half Penny Farm 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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