What is the average food hygiene rating in Sandwell?

The average food hygiene rating in Sandwell is 4.46 out of 5, across 2,367 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Sandwell compare with the national average for food hygiene?

65.9% of rated premises in Sandwell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 13.8 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Sandwell 296 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Sandwell have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,560 food businesses in Sandwell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.9% of the 2,367 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Sandwell have a low hygiene rating?

113 food businesses in Sandwell are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 11 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Sandwell food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Sandwell (2,617 establishments on record, 2,367 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Sandwell

In Sandwell, 65.9% of 2,367 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.46/5. These figures cover 2,617 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Sandwell has 1,560 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,367 rated premises (65.9%). 113 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.

5★ share: 65.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -13.8 pp
National rank: 296 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Sandwell

5★ Very Good

1,560 (65.9%)

4★ Good

528 (22.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

166 (7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

45 (1.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

57 (2.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

11 (0.5%)

Plus 175 awaiting inspection and 75 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 175 awaiting inspection and 75 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Sandwell: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Sandwell?: The average food hygiene rating in Sandwell is 4.46 out of 5, across 2,367 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Sandwell compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 65.9% of rated premises in Sandwell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 13.8 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Sandwell 296 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Sandwell have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,560 food businesses in Sandwell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.9% of the 2,367 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Sandwell have a low hygiene rating?: 113 food businesses in Sandwell are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 11 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Sandwell food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Sandwell (2,617 establishments on record, 2,367 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Sandwell

B66410 places · 55.9% 5★

Top-rated places in Sandwell

BrunchologyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 31 Tividale Road, Tipton · DY4 7TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Banana Moon Day NurseryCaring Premises · Jervoise Lane, West Bromwich · B71 3AR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Smarty PantsCaring Premises · Lightwoods House 2 Adkins Lane, Smethwick · B67 5DP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Bake My DayOther catering premises · 5b High Street, Rowley Regis · B65 0HP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Amma’s CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Portway Road, Rowley Regis · B65 9DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Pedmore HouseCaring Premises · 25 Corngreaves Road, Cradley Heath · B64 6BL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Princess Lodge Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Princess Lodge Nursing Home 11 High Street, Princes End, Tipton · DY4 9HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
Cremaura TequilaRetailers - other · B70
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Priory ExplorersCaring Premises · Priory Family Centre Dorsett Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands · WS10 0JS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Sandwell Day NurseryCaring Premises · Lyndon, West Bromwich · B71 4EJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Perfection MobilesMobile caterer · Phoenix Street, Greets Green, West Bromwich West Midlands · B70 0AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
Tashbobs Catering ServicesOther catering premises · DY4
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Sandwell

The Old BushRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Barge And Barrel Factory Road, Tipton · DY4 9AU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 October 2025
Shahjalal Food StoreRetailers - other · 35 Park Lane East, Tipton · DY4 8RD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 June 2025
Pound PalaceRetailers - other · 18 High Street, Smethwick · B66 1DX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 June 2025
Alisha SupermarketRetailers - other · Dudley Port House 243 Dudley Port, Tipton · DY4 7RL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 June 2025
Mummy's CornerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 106 Waterloo Road, Smethwick · B66 4JN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 January 2026
Ali's KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 24 Market Place, Tipton · DY4 7EL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Best ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 32 Market Place, Tipton · DY4 7EJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
The Yew TreeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Yew Tree Albion Road, Greets Green, West Bromwich · B70 8QX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,617 real Food Standards Agency records for Sandwell, of which 2,367 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.