The Chestnut Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Chestnut Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: The Chestnut Tree Axletree Way, Wednesbury, WS10 9QY
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The Chestnut Tree 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% | ← The Chestnut Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Chestnut Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Arthur House (NOVACCS) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bescot Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Accord Housing Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Arctic Building Communities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Banana Moon Walsall Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about The Chestnut Tree
What is The Chestnut Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Chestnut Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 23 July 2025.
Is The Chestnut Tree 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chestnut Tree last inspected?
The Chestnut Tree was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
How does The Chestnut Tree compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Chestnut Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Chestnut Tree 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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