What is the average food hygiene rating in B66?

The average food hygiene rating in the B66 postcode area of Sandwell is 4.24 out of 5, across 363 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in B66 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

203 food businesses in the B66 postcode area of Sandwell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 55.9% of the 363 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 April 2026.

How many food businesses in B66 have a low hygiene rating?

29 food businesses in the B66 postcode area of Sandwell are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 B66 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the B66 postcode area of Sandwell (410 establishments on record, 363 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 B66

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the B66 postcode area of Sandwell hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.24/5, with 55.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 410 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

B66 (Sandwell) has 203 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 363 rated premises (55.9%). 29 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 April 2026.

Rating distribution in B66

5★ Very Good

203 (55.9%)

4★ Good

94 (25.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

37 (10.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (2.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

17 (4.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.6%)

Plus 33 awaiting inspection and 14 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in B66: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in B66?: The average food hygiene rating in the B66 postcode area of Sandwell is 4.24 out of 5, across 363 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in B66 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 203 food businesses in the B66 postcode area of Sandwell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 55.9% of the 363 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 April 2026.
How many food businesses in B66 have a low hygiene rating?: 29 food businesses in the B66 postcode area of Sandwell are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 B66 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the B66 postcode area of Sandwell (410 establishments on record, 363 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.

Top-rated places in B66

Kimsweetness TouchRetailers - other · 36a Windmill Lane, Smethwick · B66 3EU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 April 2026
Giggles and Grow Day NurseryCaring Premises · 106 Oxford Road, Smethwick · B66 2DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
Stepping Stones in the CommunityCaring Premises · 106 Oxford Road, Smethwick · B66 2DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 March 2026
Amritsari TarkaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 261 High Street, Smethwick · B66 3NJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 March 2026
ChaiiwalaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Floor 46 Cape Hill, Smethwick · B66 4PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 March 2026
St Mary's BearwoodRetailers - other · St Marys Bearwood Road, Smethwick · B66 4BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 March 2026
Pippatopia (inside ASRA)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fenton Street, Smethwick · B66 1HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 March 2026
Bearwood Nursing HomeCaring Premises · 86 Bearwood Road, Smethwick · B66 4HN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 March 2026
Colombia Picada MixRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 510 Bearwood Road, Smethwick · B66 4BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 March 2026
DohboxOther catering premises · Unit 6A King Street, Smethwick · B66 2JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 March 2026
Jet Londis Hagley Road Service StationRetailers - other · 477 Hagley Road, Smethwick · B66 4AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 March 2026
Londis Bearwood Service StationRetailers - other · 124-126 Sandon Road, Smethwick · B66 4AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 March 2026

Places needing improvement in B66

Pound PalaceRetailers - other · 18 High Street, Smethwick · B66 1DX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 June 2025
Mummy's CornerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 106 Waterloo Road, Smethwick · B66 4JN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 January 2026
Ikeh Foods Ltd T/A Afro Caribbean Food StoreRetailers - other · 507 Bearwood Road, Smethwick · B66 4BE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 July 2025
Shawarma Al ChefTakeaway/sandwich shop · 23 King Street, Smethwick · B66 2JN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
MIR International SupermarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 1-7 Corbett Street, Smethwick · B66 3PU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Islam Food StoreRetailers - other · 102 Oxford Road, Smethwick · B66 2DJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2025
New Midland CateringOther catering premises · 23 King Street, Smethwick · B66 2JN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
Azmar Resturant & Grill LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 284c High Street, Smethwick · B66 3NU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 410 real Food Standards Agency records for the B66 postcode area, of which 363 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.