Selborne Mews food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sandwell
Selborne Mews holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, 22 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: 36-37 South Road, Smethwick, B67 7BU
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Selborne Mews 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% | ← Selborne Mews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 Selborne Mews 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 Selborne Mews, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarons Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arjun Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Amritsari Tarka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Al-Halal Fresh Meat and Poultry (inside Anatolia Food Centre) Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Food Centre Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| A Malik Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Selborne Mews
What is Selborne Mews's food hygiene rating?
Selborne Mews has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Selborne Mews 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Selborne Mews last inspected?
Selborne Mews was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Selborne Mews?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Selborne Mews compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Selborne Mews is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Selborne Mews 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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