First One Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
First One Off Licence holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 June 2025, 13 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: 2 Ashtree Road, B69 2HD
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so First One Off Licence sits behind roughly 2,074 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ← First One Off Licence | |
| 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 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 First One Off Licence 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 First One Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Brades Lodge School School/college/university | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Balaji Temple Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Agnes House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Amma’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about First One Off Licence
What is First One Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
First One Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 12 June 2025.
Is First One Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was First One Off Licence last inspected?
First One Off Licence was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 First One Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 First One Off Licence compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while First One Off Licence holds a 3. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects First One Off Licence 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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