Queens Head Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Queens Head Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 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: 348 Londonderry Road, Oldbury, B68 9NB
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Queens Head Fish Bar among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Queens Head Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Queens Head Fish Bar 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 Queens Head Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| 4 Community Trust - After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| ABM Catering @ Uplands Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Abbey Infants School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Queens Head Fish Bar
What is Queens Head Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Queens Head Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Queens Head Fish Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queens Head Fish Bar last inspected?
Queens Head Fish Bar was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 Queens Head Fish Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queens Head Fish Bar compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Head Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Queens Head Fish Bar 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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