Post Office - Kang News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Post Office - Kang News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 19-21 Abbey Road, Smethwick, B67 5RA
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office - Kang News sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← Post Office - Kang News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Post Office - Kang News none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Post Office - Kang News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Steps Day Care Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| 520 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Abbey Infants School School/college/university | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| "Playhouse Nursery" Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| ABC Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Post Office - Kang News
What is Post Office - Kang News's food hygiene rating?
Post Office - Kang News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 11 January 2020.
Is Post Office - Kang News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Post Office - Kang News last inspected?
Post Office - Kang News was last inspected on 11 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office - Kang News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office - Kang News compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office - Kang News holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Post Office - Kang News and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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