News and Booze (Paul's pop in) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redcar and Cleveland
News and Booze (Paul's pop in) 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 23 July 2024, 23 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: 152 Coatham Road, Redcar, TS10 1RZ
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
In Redcar and Cleveland, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so News and Booze (Paul's pop in) sits behind roughly 1,077 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,077 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ← News and Booze (Paul's pop in) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 News and Booze (Paul's pop in) 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 News and Booze (Paul's pop in), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort House Caring Premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Germaina House Caring Premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Avondale Lodge Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Coatham Road Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Abbey Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| D.S. Catering (Located within Cleveland Golf Club) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Frosty penguins putting adventure Takeaway/sandwich shop | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Creative Management at Coatham Primary School School/college/university | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about News and Booze (Paul's pop in)
What is News and Booze (Paul's pop in)'s food hygiene rating?
News and Booze (Paul's pop in) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 23 July 2024.
Is News and Booze (Paul's pop in) 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 News and Booze (Paul's pop in) last inspected?
News and Booze (Paul's pop in) was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at News and Booze (Paul's pop in)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does News and Booze (Paul's pop in) compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, while News and Booze (Paul's pop in) holds a 4. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects News and Booze (Paul's pop in) 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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