Balaji Temple Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Balaji Temple Store 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 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 101 Dudley Road East, B69 3DU
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Balaji Temple Store 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% | ← Balaji Temple Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 514 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 325 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 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 Balaji Temple 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 Balaji Temple Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brades Lodge School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bills Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
Questions about Balaji Temple Store
What is Balaji Temple Store's food hygiene rating?
Balaji Temple Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Balaji Temple Store 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 Balaji Temple Store last inspected?
Balaji Temple Store was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Balaji Temple Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balaji Temple Store compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Balaji Temple Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Balaji Temple 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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