Bal Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Bal Superstore 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 14 September 2023, 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.
89% of rated food businesses in Sandwell score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Sandwell ratings →
Address: 32 Gorse Farm Road, Great Barr, B43 5LT
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Bal Superstore sits behind roughly 1,558 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,558 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 508 | 22% | ← Bal Superstore | |
| 3 out of 5 | 156 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 60 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 408 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Bal Superstore 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 Bal Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Al-Miski Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Apple & Apple off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Acfold Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bubbas Lunch @ Remploy Automotive Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2013 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Bal Superstore
What is Bal Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Bal Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 14 September 2023.
Is Bal Superstore 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 Bal Superstore last inspected?
Bal Superstore was last inspected on 14 September 2023, 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 Bal Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bal Superstore compare to other places in Sandwell?
67% of the 2,320 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Bal Superstore holds a 4. 508 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Bal Superstore 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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Bal Superstore is one of 67 rated food businesses in Great Barr. See every hygiene rating in Great Barr →
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