Laburnum Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Laburnum Stores 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 24 July 2019, 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: 58-60 Laburnum Road, Tipton, DY4 9QS
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Laburnum Stores 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% | ← Laburnum Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Laburnum Stores 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 Laburnum Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bloomfield Convenience Store & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2022 |
| 4CT Joseph Turner Out of School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Black Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bilston News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Bridge St Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Aspens Services @ Gospel Oak School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
Questions about Laburnum Stores
What is Laburnum Stores's food hygiene rating?
Laburnum Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 24 July 2019.
Is Laburnum Stores 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 Laburnum Stores last inspected?
Laburnum Stores was last inspected on 24 July 2019, 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 Laburnum Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Laburnum Stores compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Laburnum Stores holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Laburnum Stores 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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