Hayer News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Hayer 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 20 February 2024, more than 2 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: 117 Wellington Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV14 6BQ
How it compares in Wolverhampton
In Wolverhampton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Hayer News sits behind roughly 1,532 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,532 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ← Hayer News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hayer 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 Hayer News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering @ Villiers Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Millfields PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Adam Deals Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Astons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Afghan Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Adassa Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Hayer News
What is Hayer News's food hygiene rating?
Hayer News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 20 February 2024.
Is Hayer 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 Hayer News last inspected?
Hayer News was last inspected on 20 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hayer News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hayer News compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, while Hayer News holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Hayer 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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