Meat Smart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Meat Smart 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 5 July 2025, 12 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: Dudley Street, B70 9RL
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Meat Smart 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% | ← Meat Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Meat Smart 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 Meat Smart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Autumn Lodge Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2025 |
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Café @ Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form’s Sandwell Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2020 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Atwal Caterers Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Meat Smart
What is Meat Smart's food hygiene rating?
Meat Smart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 5 July 2025.
Is Meat Smart 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 Meat Smart last inspected?
Meat Smart was last inspected on 5 July 2025, 12 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 Meat Smart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Meat Smart compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Meat Smart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Meat Smart 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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