Go Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Go Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 11 March 2026, 4 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: 252 Londonderry Lane, Smethwick, B67 7EN
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Go Local sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← Go Local | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Go Local 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 Go Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| 4 Community Trust - After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| ABM Catering @ Uplands Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Baby Steps Day Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aarons Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Go Local
What is Go Local's food hygiene rating?
Go Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Go Local 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Go Local last inspected?
Go Local was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Go Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Go Local compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Go Local holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Go Local 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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