The Royal Castle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Royal Castle holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 2 March 2026, 4 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: 140-144 Sams Lane, West Bromwich, B70 7ED
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Castle 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% | ← The Royal Castle | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Royal Castle 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 Royal Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka Polski Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Bethel Convention Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| ARTs Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Castle
What is The Royal Castle's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Castle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 2 March 2026.
Is The Royal Castle 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Castle last inspected?
The Royal Castle was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 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 Royal Castle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Castle compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Castle holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Royal Castle 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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