520 Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
520 Cafe 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 2 May 2024, more than 2 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: 467 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4DH
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts 520 Cafe 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% | ← 520 Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 514 | 22% | ||
| 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 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 520 Cafe 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 520 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Baby Steps Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about 520 Cafe
What is 520 Cafe's food hygiene rating?
520 Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 2 May 2024.
Is 520 Cafe 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 520 Cafe last inspected?
520 Cafe was last inspected on 2 May 2024, more than 2 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 520 Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 520 Cafe compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and 520 Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects 520 Cafe 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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