Uncle Samuel's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Uncle Samuel's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 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: 82b Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7PA
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Uncle Samuel's 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% | ← Uncle Samuel's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Uncle Samuel's 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 Uncle Samuel's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartholomew Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aayan Amina Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Amigo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2025 |
| 24-Seven Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Uncle Samuel's
What is Uncle Samuel's's food hygiene rating?
Uncle Samuel's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 12 April 2023.
Is Uncle Samuel's 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Uncle Samuel's last inspected?
Uncle Samuel's was last inspected on 12 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 Uncle Samuel's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Uncle Samuel's compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Uncle Samuel's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Uncle Samuel's 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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