News & Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
News & Booze 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 12 March 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: 72 Broadstone Road, North Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7AR
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so News & Booze sits behind roughly 1,728 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ← News & Booze | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 & 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 News & Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica's Tea And Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| 32 Mario Mini Market Ltd Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Baker Mark Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Acorn Care And Education @ Reddish Hall School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 2 Kitchens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| 5 Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| AR Foods Distribution Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about News & Booze
What is News & Booze's food hygiene rating?
News & Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 12 March 2024.
Is News & Booze 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 & Booze last inspected?
News & Booze was last inspected on 12 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at News & Booze?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does News & Booze compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while News & Booze holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects 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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