Shoulder of Mutton food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Shoulder of Mutton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 17 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: Shoulder Of Mutton 66 Birmingham Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9BA
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Shoulder of Mutton 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% | ← Shoulder of Mutton | |
| 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 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 Shoulder of Mutton 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 Shoulder of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Blackheath Coronation Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
Questions about Shoulder of Mutton
What is Shoulder of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
Shoulder of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Shoulder of Mutton 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shoulder of Mutton last inspected?
Shoulder of Mutton was last inspected on 17 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 Shoulder of Mutton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Shoulder of Mutton compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Shoulder of Mutton holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Shoulder of Mutton 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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