RSPB Sandwell Valley food hygiene rating
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RSPB Sandwell Valley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rspb Centre 20 Tanhouse Avenue, Great Barr, B43 5AG
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts RSPB Sandwell Valley 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% | ← RSPB Sandwell Valley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 RSPB Sandwell Valley 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 RSPB Sandwell Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acfold Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| 5 Star Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Ashmill Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about RSPB Sandwell Valley
What is RSPB Sandwell Valley's food hygiene rating?
RSPB Sandwell Valley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 17 September 2024.
Is RSPB Sandwell Valley 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was RSPB Sandwell Valley last inspected?
RSPB Sandwell Valley was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 months 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 RSPB Sandwell Valley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 RSPB Sandwell Valley compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and RSPB Sandwell Valley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects RSPB Sandwell Valley 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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