The Chaispot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Chaispot 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 6 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: 593 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4BJ
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chaispot 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% | ← The Chaispot | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chaispot 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 Chaispot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about The Chaispot
What is The Chaispot's food hygiene rating?
The Chaispot has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 6 March 2026.
Is The Chaispot 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 Chaispot last inspected?
The Chaispot was last inspected on 6 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 Chaispot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chaispot compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Chaispot holds a 4. 514 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Chaispot 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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