Two P’s in a Pod food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Two P’s in a Pod holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2026, 5 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: Bearwood Indoor Market 509 511 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4BE
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Two P’s in a Pod 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% | ← Two P’s in a Pod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Two P’s in a Pod 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 Two P’s in a Pod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| 1000 Trades Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Two P’s in a Pod
What is Two P’s in a Pod's food hygiene rating?
Two P’s in a Pod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 7 February 2026.
Is Two P’s in a Pod 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Two P’s in a Pod last inspected?
Two P’s in a Pod was last inspected on 7 February 2026, 5 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 Two P’s in a Pod?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Two P’s in a Pod compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Two P’s in a Pod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Two P’s in a Pod 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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