Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Costcutter 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 18 July 2024, 23 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: 259 Pound Road, Oldbury, B68 8NQ
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
| 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Angel Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Almighty Bite Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Abbey Infants School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Costcutter 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 Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 Costcutter?
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 Costcutter compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Costcutter 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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