Red Leaf Global Buffet food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Red Leaf Global Buffet holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 28-32 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 6PJ
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Red Leaf Global Buffet sits behind roughly 2,075 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 514 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ← Red Leaf Global Buffet | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Red Leaf Global Buffet 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 Red Leaf Global Buffet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka Polski Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| 999 Pizza Toppings (Birmingham) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Bestway Wholesale Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| ARTs Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
Questions about Red Leaf Global Buffet
What is Red Leaf Global Buffet's food hygiene rating?
Red Leaf Global Buffet has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Red Leaf Global Buffet safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Red Leaf Global Buffet last inspected?
Red Leaf Global Buffet was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Red Leaf Global Buffet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Red Leaf Global Buffet compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Red Leaf Global Buffet holds a 3. 169 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Red Leaf Global Buffet 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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