Throne News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Throne 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 1 November 2018, 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: 93 Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JX
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Throne News sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← Throne News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Throne 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 Throne News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amma’s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Agnes House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Blackheath Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Blackheath Coronation Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Almighty Bite Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
Questions about Throne News
What is Throne News's food hygiene rating?
Throne News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 1 November 2018.
Is Throne 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 Throne News last inspected?
Throne News was last inspected on 1 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Throne 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 Throne News compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Throne News holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Throne 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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