A K Off Licence & Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
A K Off Licence & Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 124 Tividale Road, Oldbury, B69 2LQ
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so A K Off Licence & Convenience Store 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% | ← A K Off Licence & Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 A K Off Licence & Convenience 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 A K Off Licence & Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunchology Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Alisha Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bottle & Glass Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Bassi Sweet Centre Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Babylon Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Brades Lodge School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
Questions about A K Off Licence & Convenience Store
What is A K Off Licence & Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
A K Off Licence & Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 7 November 2018.
Is A K Off Licence & Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A K Off Licence & Convenience Store last inspected?
A K Off Licence & Convenience Store was last inspected on 7 November 2018, more than 7 years 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 A K Off Licence & Convenience Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A K Off Licence & Convenience Store compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while A K Off Licence & Convenience Store holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects A K Off Licence & Convenience 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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