Kubus Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Kubus Off Licence 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 23 May 2023, more than 3 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: 15-17 Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4JX
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Kubus Off Licence 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 | 514 | 22% | ← Kubus Off Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 325 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 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 Kubus Off Licence 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 Kubus Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayyan Supermarket Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Anis's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| A R Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Arian Food Store Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Al-Halal Fresh Meat and Poultry (inside Anatolia Food Centre) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Amritsari Tarka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Kubus Off Licence
What is Kubus Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Kubus Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 23 May 2023.
Is Kubus Off Licence 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 Kubus Off Licence last inspected?
Kubus Off Licence was last inspected on 23 May 2023, more than 3 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 Kubus Off Licence?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kubus Off Licence compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Kubus Off Licence holds a 4. 514 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Kubus Off Licence 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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