Lin's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Lin's Kitchen 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 20 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: 42 Rood End Road, Oldbury, B68 8SG
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Lin's Kitchen 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% | ← Lin's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lin's Kitchen 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 Lin's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| ARTs Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
Questions about Lin's Kitchen
What is Lin's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Lin's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Lin's Kitchen 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 Lin's Kitchen last inspected?
Lin's Kitchen was last inspected on 20 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 Lin's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lin's Kitchen compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Lin's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Lin's Kitchen 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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