2,761 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 67.5% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Sandwell are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 2,761 registered food businesses for Sandwell. Of these, 2,336 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 67.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 67 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious Cafe | WS10 0DX | 0 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| FNM Bakery | B70 7JW | 0 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Golden City | DY4 7HF | 0 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Little Miss | B70 9QP | 0 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Neelams Grill House and café | B66 4AP | 0 | May 13, 2026 |
| Padda and Daughter | B70 6JW | 0 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Robinsons Bakery | B70 0RU | 0 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Shahjalal Food Store | DY4 8RD | 0 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| UK Shawarma Ltd | B70 9QP | 0 | Apr 01, 2026 |
| African Food Cam Shop Ltd | B66 4PH | 1 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Akash Pizza | B66 3DX | 1 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Arachy Desserts | WS10 7HJ | 1 | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Asya International Supermarket | B66 4PB | 1 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Azmar restaurant & grill | B66 3NU | 1 | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Bharawan Da Dh | B66 3NJ | 1 | Jun 23, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,576 food businesses in Sandwell with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 67.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Sandwell depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.