Johns News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lichfield
Johns 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 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 75 New Road, Armitage, Rugeley, WS15 4BH
How it compares in Lichfield
In Lichfield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Johns News sits behind roughly 589 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 589 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ← Johns News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Johns 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 Johns News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| N J & E T Coles Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Armitage & District Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Londis (Armitage) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Handsacre Methodist Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Michael's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Aladdin's - Handsacre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Handsacre Local Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Poppins Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Johns News
What is Johns News's food hygiene rating?
Johns News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lichfield Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Johns 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 Johns News last inspected?
Johns News was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Johns News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Johns News compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, while Johns News holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Johns 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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