Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store 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 18 December 2019, more than 6 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: 28 Buffery Road, Dudley, DY2 8ED
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ← Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store 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 Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Before Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
Questions about Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store
What is Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 18 December 2019.
Is Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store 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 Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store last inspected?
Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store was last inspected on 18 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Sams Off Licence & Convenience Store 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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