Bearwood Grill House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Bearwood Grill House holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 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: 451 Bearwood Road, B66 4DH
How it compares in Sandwell
A 2 is rare: only 41 of 2,350 rated places in Sandwell score this low, about one in 57. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ← Bearwood Grill House | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Bearwood Grill House the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bearwood Grill House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Baby Steps Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Bearwood Grill House
What is Bearwood Grill House's food hygiene rating?
Bearwood Grill House has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Sandwell Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Bearwood Grill House safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bearwood Grill House last inspected?
Bearwood Grill House was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 Bearwood Grill House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Bearwood Grill House compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Bearwood Grill House holds a 2. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Bearwood Grill House 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Sandwell, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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