Arden News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Arden 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 19 June 2019, more than 7 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: 64 Arden Road, Smethwick, B67 6AX
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Arden 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% | ← Arden 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Arden 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 Arden News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Halal Fresh Meat and Poultry (inside Anatolia Food Centre) Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Food Centre Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Amritsari Tarka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Aarons Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arjun Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Anis's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Ayyan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
Questions about Arden News
What is Arden News's food hygiene rating?
Arden News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 19 June 2019.
Is Arden 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 Arden News last inspected?
Arden News was last inspected on 19 June 2019, more than 7 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 Arden News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arden News compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Arden News holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Arden 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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