Esquires Coffee Sandwell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Esquires Coffee Sandwell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, 22 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: Sandwell Aquatics Centre Londonderry Lane, Smethwick, B67 7EW
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Esquires Coffee Sandwell 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% | ← Esquires Coffee Sandwell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Esquires Coffee Sandwell 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 Esquires Coffee Sandwell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| 4 Community Trust - After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| ABM Catering @ Uplands Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Esquires Coffee Sandwell
What is Esquires Coffee Sandwell's food hygiene rating?
Esquires Coffee Sandwell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Esquires Coffee Sandwell 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esquires Coffee Sandwell last inspected?
Esquires Coffee Sandwell was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Esquires Coffee Sandwell?
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 Esquires Coffee Sandwell compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Esquires Coffee Sandwell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Esquires Coffee Sandwell 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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