BP Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
BP Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 January 2020, more than 6 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: Cygnus Service Station Swan R Great Bridge Street, West Bromwich, B70 0YA
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts BP Express 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% | ← BP Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 BP Express 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 BP Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Autumn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2025 |
| Britannia Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Bostin Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Café @ Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form’s Sandwell Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about BP Express
What is BP Express's food hygiene rating?
BP Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 11 January 2020.
Is BP Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BP Express last inspected?
BP Express was last inspected on 11 January 2020, more than 6 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 BP Express?
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 BP Express compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and BP Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects BP Express 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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