Bites Desserts food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Bites Desserts 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: 292 Hagley Road West, B68 0NR
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Bites Desserts 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% | ← Bites Desserts | |
| 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 Bites Desserts 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 Bites Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| B & G News Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Anajen Cafe in the Woods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| ABC Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| An Indian Affair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2012 |
| B & G Liquor Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Abbey Infants School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Bites Desserts
What is Bites Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Bites Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Bites Desserts 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 Bites Desserts last inspected?
Bites Desserts was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 Bites Desserts?
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 Bites Desserts compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Bites Desserts holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Bites Desserts 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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