Simon's News & Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Simon's 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 31 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5-6 Cradley Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6AG
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Simon's News & Booze 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% | ← Simon's News & Booze | |
| 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 Very 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 Simon's 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 Simon's News & Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Bakers Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Brew Monkey Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bamyet Afro Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Simon's News & Booze
What is Simon's News & Booze's food hygiene rating?
Simon's News & Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 31 August 2024.
Is Simon's 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 Simon's News & Booze last inspected?
Simon's News & Booze was last inspected on 31 August 2024, 22 months 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 Simon's News & Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Simon's News & Booze compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Simon's News & Booze holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Simon's 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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