Cradley Heath Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Cradley Heath Stores 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 30 July 2019, more than 6 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: 37 High Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5HL
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Cradley Heath Stores 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% | ← Cradley Heath Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cradley Heath Stores 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 Cradley Heath Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Brew Monkey Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bamyet Afro Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Cradley Heath Stores
What is Cradley Heath Stores's food hygiene rating?
Cradley Heath Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 30 July 2019.
Is Cradley Heath Stores 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 Cradley Heath Stores last inspected?
Cradley Heath Stores was last inspected on 30 July 2019, more than 6 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 Cradley Heath Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cradley Heath Stores compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Cradley Heath Stores holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Cradley Heath Stores 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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