Basmati Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Basmati Restaurant 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 23 October 2025, 8 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: 230 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, B43 7AG
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Basmati Restaurant 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% | ← Basmati Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Basmati Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Acorns Children's Hospice Caring Premises | 0.7 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 | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Al-Miski Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| 3 Sugars Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Basmati Restaurant
What is Basmati Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Basmati Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Basmati Restaurant 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 Basmati Restaurant last inspected?
Basmati Restaurant was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
How does Basmati Restaurant compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Basmati Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Basmati Restaurant 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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