Stafford Road News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Stafford Road News holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 319 - 321 Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6DP
How it compares in Wolverhampton
A 1 is rare: only 72 of 2,039 rated places in Wolverhampton score this low, about one in 28. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,532 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ← Stafford Road News | |
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Stafford Road News the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Stafford Road News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Bar At Oxley Park Golf Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Blonde Kitchen Ltd Also Trading As Munch And Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Rakegate Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Big Smash Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bargain Beerz Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Aldersley Leisure Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2022 |
| ABM Catering @ Northwood Park Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Stafford Road News
What is Stafford Road News's food hygiene rating?
Stafford Road News has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wolverhampton Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Stafford Road News safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Stafford Road News last inspected?
Stafford Road News was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stafford Road News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stafford Road News compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, while Stafford Road News holds a 1. 72 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Stafford Road 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wolverhampton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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