The Bellwether food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Bellwether 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: The Bellwether 3 Walsall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9BZ
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The Bellwether 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% | ← The Bellwether | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 The Bellwether 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 The Bellwether, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Accord Housing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| A F Blakemore & Son Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bentley Green Beefeater Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bellwether
What is The Bellwether's food hygiene rating?
The Bellwether has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 28 February 2025.
Is The Bellwether 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 The Bellwether last inspected?
The Bellwether was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 The Bellwether?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bellwether compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Bellwether is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Bellwether 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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