Y & B Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Y & B Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 November 2024, 20 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: 37 High Street, B65 0DR
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Y & B Store 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% | ← Y & B Store | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Y & B 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 Y & B Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Y & B Store
What is Y & B Store's food hygiene rating?
Y & B Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Y & B Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Y & B Store last inspected?
Y & B Store was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Y & B Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Y & B Store compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Y & B Store holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Y & B 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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