Big John’s Quinton food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Big John’s Quinton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 14 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: 776 Hagley Road West, B68 0PJ
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Big John’s Quinton 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% | ← Big John’s Quinton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Big John’s Quinton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A star convenience Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Amber Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| B & G News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
Questions about Big John’s Quinton
What is Big John’s Quinton's food hygiene rating?
Big John’s Quinton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Big John’s Quinton 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big John’s Quinton last inspected?
Big John’s Quinton was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
How does Big John’s Quinton compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Big John’s Quinton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Big John’s Quinton 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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