Bromford Lane Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Bromford Lane Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 17 April 2023, more than 3 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: 173 Bromford Lane, West Bromwich, B70 7HR
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Bromford Lane Fish Bar 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 | 514 | 22% | ← Bromford Lane Fish Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Bromford Lane Fish Bar 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 Bromford Lane Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Convention Centre Other catering premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bills Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about Bromford Lane Fish Bar
What is Bromford Lane Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Bromford Lane Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 17 April 2023.
Is Bromford Lane Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bromford Lane Fish Bar last inspected?
Bromford Lane Fish Bar was last inspected on 17 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Bromford Lane Fish Bar?
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 Bromford Lane Fish Bar compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Bromford Lane Fish Bar holds a 4. 514 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Bromford Lane Fish Bar 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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