J & B African Caribbean Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Telford and Wrekin Council
J & B African Caribbean Food 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 5 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: 25 Market Street, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EL
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
In Telford and Wrekin Council, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so J & B African Caribbean Food sits behind roughly 1,137 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ← J & B African Caribbean Food | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
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 J & B African Caribbean Food 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 J & B African Caribbean Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| As sweet as Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Bangla Pride Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Business Retreat Boutique Limited (BRB) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Birkdale Residential Home Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cravings Africa Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about J & B African Caribbean Food
What is J & B African Caribbean Food's food hygiene rating?
J & B African Caribbean Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 5 March 2026.
Is J & B African Caribbean Food 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 J & B African Caribbean Food last inspected?
J & B African Caribbean Food was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J & B African Caribbean Food?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J & B African Caribbean Food compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, while J & B African Caribbean Food holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects J & B African Caribbean Food 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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