HK News & Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
HK News & Booze holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 August 2022, more than 3 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: 328 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QR
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so HK News & Booze sits behind roughly 1,829 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ← HK News & Booze | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 HK News & Booze 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 HK News & Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Black Country Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
| Capri Fast Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Brier Rose Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Abbeygate Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Brockmoor cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Caledonia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about HK News & Booze
What is HK News & Booze's food hygiene rating?
HK News & Booze has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 17 August 2022.
Is HK News & Booze safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was HK News & Booze last inspected?
HK News & Booze was last inspected on 17 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HK News & Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HK News & Booze compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while HK News & Booze holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects HK News & Booze 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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