Brandhall Food Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Brandhall Food Pantry 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 14 November 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: 151 Castle Road West, Oldbury, B68 0EL
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Brandhall Food Pantry 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% | ← Brandhall Food Pantry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Brandhall Food Pantry 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 Brandhall Food Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anajen Cafe in the Woods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Amber Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| B & G News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Big John’s Quinton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Angel Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Abbey Infants School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
Questions about Brandhall Food Pantry
What is Brandhall Food Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Brandhall Food Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 14 November 2023.
Is Brandhall Food Pantry 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 Brandhall Food Pantry last inspected?
Brandhall Food Pantry was last inspected on 14 November 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 Brandhall Food Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Brandhall Food Pantry compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Brandhall Food Pantry holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Brandhall Food Pantry 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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