Malcolms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Malcolms 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 19 September 2024, 21 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: 12 High Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0DT
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Malcolms 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% | ← Malcolms | |
| 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 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 Malcolms 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 Malcolms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
Questions about Malcolms
What is Malcolms's food hygiene rating?
Malcolms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Malcolms 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 Malcolms last inspected?
Malcolms was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Malcolms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Malcolms compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Malcolms holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Malcolms 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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