Ghosia Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Ghosia Mini Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 July 2025, 12 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: 349 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 9QG
How it compares in Sandwell
A 2 is rare: only 41 of 2,351 rated places in Sandwell score this low, about one in 57. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 514 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ← Ghosia Mini Market | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Ghosia Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ghosia Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Café @ Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form’s Sandwell Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
Questions about Ghosia Mini Market
What is Ghosia Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Ghosia Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sandwell Council on 12 July 2025.
Is Ghosia Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ghosia Mini Market last inspected?
Ghosia Mini Market was last inspected on 12 July 2025, 12 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 Ghosia Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ghosia Mini Market compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Ghosia Mini Market holds a 2. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Ghosia Mini Market 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sandwell, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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