Sams Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dudley
Sams Superstore holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 25 January 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: Sam's Superstore, 9 Farm Road, Netherton, DY2 0HE
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Sams Superstore sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ← Sams Superstore | |
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sams Superstore 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 Sams Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Burger & Sauce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Burrito Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2008 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Ask Italian also T/A Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Sams Superstore
What is Sams Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Sams Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 25 January 2022.
Is Sams Superstore 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sams Superstore last inspected?
Sams Superstore was last inspected on 25 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sams Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sams Superstore compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Sams Superstore holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Sams Superstore 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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