Ye Old Sweet Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Ye Old Sweet Store 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: 65 Blackheath Market Birmingham Road, B65 0HS
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Ye Old Sweet Store 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% | ← Ye Old Sweet Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ye Old Sweet Store 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 Ye Old Sweet Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Blackheath Coronation Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
Questions about Ye Old Sweet Store
What is Ye Old Sweet Store's food hygiene rating?
Ye Old Sweet Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Ye Old Sweet Store 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 Ye Old Sweet Store last inspected?
Ye Old Sweet Store was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Ye Old Sweet Store?
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 Ye Old Sweet Store compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Ye Old Sweet Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Ye Old Sweet Store 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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