City Road Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
City Road Supermarket 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 15 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: 85-89 City Road, Oldbury, B69 1QS
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so City Road Supermarket 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% | ← City Road Supermarket | |
| 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 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 City Road Supermarket 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 City Road Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Brades Lodge School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Amma’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Agnes House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
| Balaji Temple Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
Questions about City Road Supermarket
What is City Road Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
City Road Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 15 July 2019.
Is City Road Supermarket 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 City Road Supermarket last inspected?
City Road Supermarket was last inspected on 15 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 City Road Supermarket?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does City Road Supermarket compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while City Road Supermarket holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects City Road Supermarket 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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