Johns Home Killed Meat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Johns Home Killed Meat 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 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4-5 Central Market Hall, 78 High Street, B64 5HA
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Johns Home Killed Meat sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← Johns Home Killed Meat | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Johns Home Killed Meat 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 Johns Home Killed Meat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Bakers Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Brew Monkey Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bamyet Afro Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Johns Home Killed Meat
What is Johns Home Killed Meat's food hygiene rating?
Johns Home Killed Meat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Johns Home Killed Meat 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 Johns Home Killed Meat last inspected?
Johns Home Killed Meat was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Johns Home Killed Meat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Johns Home Killed Meat compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Johns Home Killed Meat holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Johns Home Killed Meat 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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