Days News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Days News holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Days Newsagents, 32 Madeley Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8PF
How it compares in Dudley
A 2 is rare: only 37 of 2,161 rated places in Dudley score this low, about one in 58. By contrast 62% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ← Days News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Days News the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Days News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Hills Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| Abbeygate Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Cafe Greedy Cow Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Capri Fast Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Brockmoor cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Cafe on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bark and Bean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Brook Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Days News
What is Days News's food hygiene rating?
Days News has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Dudley Council on 14 April 2025.
Is Days News safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Days News last inspected?
Days News was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 15 months 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 Days News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Days News compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Days News holds a 2. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Days 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Dudley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dudley.gov.uk
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