Hari Singhs Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Hari Singhs Newsagents 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 27 February 2019, more than 7 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: Hari's Newsagents, 160 Baptist End Road, Netherton, DY2 8HY
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Hari Singhs Newsagents sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ← Hari Singhs Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Hari Singhs Newsagents 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 Hari Singhs Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Bains Wines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Britannia Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| Best Before Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about Hari Singhs Newsagents
What is Hari Singhs Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Hari Singhs Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 27 February 2019.
Is Hari Singhs Newsagents 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 Hari Singhs Newsagents last inspected?
Hari Singhs Newsagents was last inspected on 27 February 2019, more than 7 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 Hari Singhs Newsagents?
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 Hari Singhs Newsagents compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Hari Singhs Newsagents holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Hari Singhs Newsagents 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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