Polish Sklep International food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Polish Sklep International 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 27 October 2023, 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: 107 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 6NY
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Polish Sklep International 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% | ← Polish Sklep International | |
| 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 Polish Sklep International 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 Polish Sklep International, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronka Polski Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| 999 Pizza Toppings (Birmingham) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| AA Stores Grafton Road Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
Questions about Polish Sklep International
What is Polish Sklep International's food hygiene rating?
Polish Sklep International has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 27 October 2023.
Is Polish Sklep International 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 Polish Sklep International last inspected?
Polish Sklep International was last inspected on 27 October 2023, 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 Polish Sklep International?
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 Polish Sklep International compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Polish Sklep International holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Polish Sklep International 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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