Lucky Penny Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Lucky Penny Fish & Chips holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 12 March 2024, more than 2 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: 19 Vicarage Road, West Bromwich, B71 1AN
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Lucky Penny Fish & Chips 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% | ← Lucky Penny Fish & Chips | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Lucky Penny Fish & Chips 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 Lucky Penny Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agewell CIC Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| AA Stores Grafton Road Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Atwal Caterers Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Café @ Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form’s Sandwell Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Lucky Penny Fish & Chips
What is Lucky Penny Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Lucky Penny Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 12 March 2024.
Is Lucky Penny Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lucky Penny Fish & Chips last inspected?
Lucky Penny Fish & Chips was last inspected on 12 March 2024, more than 2 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 Lucky Penny Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lucky Penny Fish & Chips compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Lucky Penny Fish & Chips holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Lucky Penny Fish & Chips 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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