Rood End News Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Rood End News Limited 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 9 January 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: 125 Rood End Road, Oldbury, B68 8SL
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Rood End News Limited 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% | ← Rood End News Limited | |
| 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 Rood End News Limited 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 Rood End News Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| ARTs Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Blairs Caribbean Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Rood End News Limited
What is Rood End News Limited's food hygiene rating?
Rood End News Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 9 January 2019.
Is Rood End News Limited 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 Rood End News Limited last inspected?
Rood End News Limited was last inspected on 9 January 2019, 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 Rood End News Limited?
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 Rood End News Limited compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Rood End News Limited holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Rood End News Limited 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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