Mario's Catch food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Mario's Catch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, 22 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: 3 Norman Road, Smethwick, B67 5PP
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Mario's Catch 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% | ← Mario's Catch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Mario's Catch 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 Mario's Catch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Community Trust - After School Club School/college/university | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| ABM Catering @ Uplands Manor Primary School School/college/university | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Baby Steps Day Care Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Abbey Infants School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Bearwood Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2020 |
| Bearwood Chapel Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
Questions about Mario's Catch
What is Mario's Catch's food hygiene rating?
Mario's Catch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Mario's Catch 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mario's Catch last inspected?
Mario's Catch was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Mario's Catch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mario's Catch compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Mario's Catch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Mario's Catch 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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