Spud Story food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Spud Story 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 5 February 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: 210 Halesowen Road, B64 6HN
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Spud Story 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% | ← Spud Story | |
| 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 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 Spud Story 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 Spud Story, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Mini Market Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Aspens Services @ Ormiston Forge Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bamyet Afro Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Brew Monkey Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
Questions about Spud Story
What is Spud Story's food hygiene rating?
Spud Story has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Spud Story 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 Spud Story last inspected?
Spud Story was last inspected on 5 February 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 Spud Story?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spud Story compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Spud Story holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Spud Story 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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