Forge Mill Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Forge Mill Farm 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 18 June 2025, 12 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: Forge Mill Farm Forge Lane, West Bromwich, B71 3SZ
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Forge Mill Farm 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% | ← Forge Mill Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Forge Mill Farm 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 Forge Mill Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acfold Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Bake 'N' Take Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| 5 Star Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Ashmill Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Agewell CIC Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| AA Stores Grafton Road Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
Questions about Forge Mill Farm
What is Forge Mill Farm's food hygiene rating?
Forge Mill Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Forge Mill Farm 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 Forge Mill Farm last inspected?
Forge Mill Farm was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Forge Mill Farm?
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 Forge Mill Farm compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Forge Mill Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Forge Mill Farm 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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