Good News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Staffordshire
Good News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 17 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: 201 Station Street, Burton upon Trent, DE14 1AN
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Good News among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 746 | 73% | ← Good News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 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 Good 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 Good News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| COSTA COFFEE Swan Walk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Burton Constitutional Club Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cafe 137 Other catering premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Cafe Zen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Bella Italia Burton Also T/A Super Nonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Good News
What is Good News's food hygiene rating?
Good News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Good News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Good News last inspected?
Good News was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Good 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Good News compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Good News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Good 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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Good News is one of 690 rated food businesses in Burton upon Trent. See every hygiene rating in Burton upon Trent →
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