Church Lane Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Church Lane Local 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 3 February 2022, more than 4 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: 86 Church Lane, West Bromwich, B71 1AS
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Church Lane Local 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% | ← Church Lane Local | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Church Lane Local 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 Church Lane Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwal Caterers Limited Other catering premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Agewell CIC Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| AA Stores Grafton Road Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| 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 |
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Autumn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2025 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Church Lane Local
What is Church Lane Local's food hygiene rating?
Church Lane Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 3 February 2022.
Is Church Lane Local 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 Church Lane Local last inspected?
Church Lane Local was last inspected on 3 February 2022, more than 4 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 Church Lane Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Church Lane Local compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Church Lane Local holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Church Lane Local 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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