Family Secret food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Sandwell
Family Secret holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 8 March 2024, 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: Altech Industrial Estate Engine Street, Oldbury, B69 4NL
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Family Secret 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% | ← Family Secret | |
| 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 Family Secret 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 Family Secret, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blairs Caribbean Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Blossoms at Bloxcidge House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
Questions about Family Secret
What is Family Secret's food hygiene rating?
Family Secret has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 8 March 2024.
Is Family Secret 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Family Secret last inspected?
Family Secret was last inspected on 8 March 2024, 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 Family Secret?
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 Family Secret compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Family Secret holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Family Secret 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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