Smethwick Continental Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Smethwick Continental Supermarket 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 11 October 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: 270-272 High Street, Smethwick, B66 3NL
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Smethwick Continental Supermarket 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 | 514 | 22% | ← Smethwick Continental Supermarket | |
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 325 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 Smethwick Continental Supermarket 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 Smethwick Continental Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Halal Fresh Meat and Poultry (inside Anatolia Food Centre) Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Food Centre Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Amritsari Tarka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Aarons Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arjun Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Anis's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Ayyan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
Questions about Smethwick Continental Supermarket
What is Smethwick Continental Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Smethwick Continental Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Smethwick Continental Supermarket 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 Smethwick Continental Supermarket last inspected?
Smethwick Continental Supermarket was last inspected on 11 October 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 Smethwick Continental Supermarket?
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 Smethwick Continental Supermarket compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Smethwick Continental Supermarket holds a 4. 514 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Smethwick Continental Supermarket 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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