Grill N Shake food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Grill N Shake holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Grill N Shake was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 548-550 Hagley Road West, Oldbury, B68 0BZ
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Grill N Shake 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% | ← Grill N Shake | |
| 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 Very 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 Grill N Shake 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 Grill N Shake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| B & G News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Big John’s Quinton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Anajen Cafe in the Woods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| B & G Liquor Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
Questions about Grill N Shake
What is Grill N Shake's food hygiene rating?
Grill N Shake has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Grill N Shake 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grill N Shake last inspected?
Grill N Shake was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Grill N Shake?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grill N Shake compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Grill N Shake holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Grill N Shake 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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