Hotterz food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Hotterz holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 16 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: 104 Oldbury Road, Smethwick, B66 1JE
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Hotterz 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% | ← Hotterz | |
| 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 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 Hotterz 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 Hotterz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTs Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bestway Wholesale Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| 999 Pizza Toppings (Birmingham) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Aarons Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arjun Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Hotterz
What is Hotterz's food hygiene rating?
Hotterz has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Hotterz 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hotterz last inspected?
Hotterz was last inspected on 16 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 Hotterz?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hotterz compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Hotterz holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Hotterz 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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