West Bromwich business under investigation following Environmental Health concerns
The sweet centre temporarily closed following an investigation from Sandwell Council and the Environmental Health.
A West Bromwich sweet business is currently under investigation following Environmental Health concerns.
Deepika / Bhatia sweet Centre located at 137 Hilltop, West Bromwich B70 0RZ, temporarily closed following an investigation from Sandwell Council and the Environmental Health.
The business has reopened following its brief closure, however, the investigation remains ongoing.
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Historically, the the sweet centre was inspected in February 2026 and received a 1 out of 5 hygiene rating with ‘major improvement necessary.’
According to hygiene score 245 of the 258 rated takeaways and sandwich shops in Sandwell had a higher rating than the premises and just 4 have a lower one.
The weakest areas found with major improvement necessary were cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation, pest control and the condition of the building. However, a low rating does not mean the business is unsafe to eat at today but it does mean the inspector found problems that had to be put right.
A Sandwell Council spokesperson said: “Environmental health officers have been investigating concerns relating to this premises. The issues that required immediate action have been addressed and the business has been allowed to reopen.
“Our investigation is ongoing and officers will continue to monitor the situation.
“As this is an ongoing matter, we are unable to comment further at this time."
Deepika / Bhatia sweet Centre refused comment.
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