Smash Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Walsall
Smash Kebab holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 28 January 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: 80 High Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6EW
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Smash Kebab sits behind roughly 1,405 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← Smash Kebab | |
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Smash Kebab 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 Smash Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2017 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2017 |
| A E Poxons (approved premises) Distributors/Transporters | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2011 |
| Fairy Good Cakes Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Smash Kebab
What is Smash Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Smash Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Smash Kebab safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Smash Kebab last inspected?
Smash Kebab was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smash Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Smash Kebab compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Smash Kebab holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Smash Kebab 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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