Punjabi Sweet and Curry House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Punjabi Sweet and Curry House 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 3 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: 285-287 High Street, Smethwick, B66 3NJ
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Punjabi Sweet and Curry House 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% | ← Punjabi Sweet and Curry House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Punjabi Sweet and Curry House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Halal Fresh Meat and Poultry (inside Anatolia Food Centre) Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Food Centre Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Amritsari Tarka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Aarons Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arjun Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Anis's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Ayyan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
Questions about Punjabi Sweet and Curry House
What is Punjabi Sweet and Curry House's food hygiene rating?
Punjabi Sweet and Curry House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Punjabi Sweet and Curry House 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 Punjabi Sweet and Curry House last inspected?
Punjabi Sweet and Curry House was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
How does Punjabi Sweet and Curry House compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Punjabi Sweet and Curry House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Punjabi Sweet and Curry House 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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