S A News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
S A 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 14 April 2025, 14 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: S A News 16 Lower Ford Street, CV1 5QJ
How it compares in Coventry
In Coventry, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so S A News sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ← S A News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 676 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 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 S A 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 S A News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| 7Bone Burger Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Adore Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Asian Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Avi's Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Al Bader Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| African, Arab and Afghan Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about S A News
What is S A News's food hygiene rating?
S A News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Coventry Council on 14 April 2025.
Is S A 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 S A News last inspected?
S A News was last inspected on 14 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Coventry Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at S A News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 S A News compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, while S A News holds a 4. 357 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects S A 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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