West Midlands · 2,684 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
24 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 98 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 330 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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147 days median · 166 days average
across 732 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 330 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Closed | The New Navigation | B69 4QE |
| 2026-07-22 | Opened | Bunyor Food and Flames | |
| 2026-07-22 | Closed | Sweet n Spice | |
| 2026-07-22 | Opened | Rolling Grace Catering (EF55 TWY) Ef55 TWY | |
| 2026-07-18 | Opened | Amma’s Kitchen | B70 7RD |
| 2026-07-18 | Opened | Mufura Afro Caribbean Food Retail Food | WS5 4LB |
| 2026-07-18 | Opened | The Little Coffee Van | |
| 2026-07-18 | Opened | Bake my Day | B69 2AJ |
How does Sandwell's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Sandwell? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Sandwell this year?
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