Maple Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Maple Garden 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 9 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: 338 Londonderry Road, Oldbury, B68 9NB
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Maple Garden 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% | ← Maple Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 514 | 22% | ||
| 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 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 Maple Garden 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 Maple Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| 4 Community Trust - After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| ABM Catering @ Uplands Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Abbey Infants School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Maple Garden
What is Maple Garden's food hygiene rating?
Maple Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 9 November 2023.
Is Maple Garden 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 Maple Garden last inspected?
Maple Garden was last inspected on 9 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 Maple Garden?
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 Maple Garden compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Maple Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Maple Garden 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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