More than a dozen food businesses across the West Midlands have been ordered to make major improvements after being hit with the lowest possible food hygiene score.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its ratings for 2025, revealing that eleven local eateries and shops received a zero-star food hygiene rating. This means inspectors found that significant changes are urgently required to meet legal standards.
Which businesses were affected?
The list of establishments that received the bottom rating includes a mix of supermarkets, restaurants, and takeaways. The information, correct as of November 11, 2025, shows the affected businesses are spread across several areas, including Solihull, Sandwell, and Tipton.
The full list of businesses given a zero-star rating is:
- Alisha Supermarket, Dudley Port House 243 Dudley Port, Tipton
- Angelic Superstore, 26-28 Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9LW
- Bob Shop 11, 36 Cape Hill, Smethwick
- Chulo Nepalese Restaurant, 5 Carters Green, West Bromwich
- Crispo Crunch, 161 Ross, Rowley Regis
- MIR International Supermarket, 1-7 Corbett Street, Smethwick
- Moniques Kitchen, 67 Waterloo Road, Smethwick
- Pound Palace, 18 High Street, Smethwick
- Shahjalal Food Store, 35 Park Lane East, Tipton
- Barretts Butchers & Deli, 35 Station Road, Marston Green, Solihull
- Shirley Kebab And Fish Ltd, 161 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull
Understanding the food hygiene scheme
The national food hygiene scheme is designed to give customers clear information about the hygiene standards at food businesses. Ratings range from 5 to 0, with a '5' meaning hygiene standards are 'very good'.
A zero-star rating, however, indicates that the business was assessed as needing to make 'major improvements'. These ratings are displayed at the business premises and are published online by the FSA to help the public make informed choices about where they eat and shop.
What happens next for these businesses?
It is important to note that a poor rating is not necessarily permanent. The system allows businesses the right to appeal the rating and request a re-inspection once they have made the necessary improvements.
For now, customers in the West Midlands are urged to check the official Food Standards Agency website for the most up-to-date hygiene ratings before visiting these or any other food establishments.
