Loaf food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Loaf 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 7 December 2023, more than 2 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: 328 Pound Road, Oldbury, B68 8NQ
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Loaf 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% | ← Loaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Loaf 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 Loaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Angel Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Almighty Bite Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Loaf
What is Loaf's food hygiene rating?
Loaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 7 December 2023.
Is Loaf 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 Loaf last inspected?
Loaf was last inspected on 7 December 2023, more than 2 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 Loaf?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loaf compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Loaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Loaf 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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