Next Retail food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
Next Retail holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit A Gallagher Retail Park Axletree Way, Wednesbury, WS10 9QY
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Next Retail 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% | ← Next Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Next Retail 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 Next Retail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Bescot Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Arthur House (NOVACCS) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Accord Housing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Arctic Building Communities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Barka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
Questions about Next Retail
What is Next Retail's food hygiene rating?
Next Retail has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 22 June 2025.
Is Next Retail 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Next Retail last inspected?
Next Retail was last inspected on 22 June 2025, 12 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 Next Retail?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Next Retail compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Next Retail is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Next Retail 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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