EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) 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 27 September 2025, 9 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: 93 Titford Road, B69 4QA
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) 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% | ← EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) 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 EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Blossoms at Bloxcidge House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Blairs Caribbean Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
Questions about EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe)
What is EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe)'s food hygiene rating?
EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 27 September 2025.
Is EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) 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 EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) last inspected?
EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) was last inspected on 27 September 2025, 9 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 EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects EWA CIC (Saturday School Cafe) 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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