Masala Bazaar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Masala Bazaar 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 28 June 2018, more than 8 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: 2a Cape Hill Retail Centre Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 4PH
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Masala Bazaar 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% | ← Masala Bazaar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Masala Bazaar 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 Masala Bazaar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arian Food Store Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| A R Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Anis's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Authentic Jamaican Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Al-Halal Fresh Meat and Poultry (inside Anatolia Food Centre) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Amritsari Tarka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Masala Bazaar
What is Masala Bazaar's food hygiene rating?
Masala Bazaar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 28 June 2018.
Is Masala Bazaar 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 Masala Bazaar last inspected?
Masala Bazaar was last inspected on 28 June 2018, more than 8 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 Masala Bazaar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Masala Bazaar compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Masala Bazaar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Masala Bazaar 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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