Liquor Bins Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Liquor Bins Ltd 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 26 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: 468-470 Bearwood Road, Smethwick, B66 4HA
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Liquor Bins Ltd 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% | ← Liquor Bins Ltd | |
| 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 Liquor Bins Ltd 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 Liquor Bins Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Baby Steps Day Care Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Avery Fields Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Liquor Bins Ltd
What is Liquor Bins Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Liquor Bins Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 26 July 2019.
Is Liquor Bins Ltd 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 Liquor Bins Ltd last inspected?
Liquor Bins Ltd was last inspected on 26 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 Liquor Bins Ltd?
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 Liquor Bins Ltd compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Liquor Bins Ltd holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Liquor Bins Ltd 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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