Park Lane News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Park Lane 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 18 August 2023, more than 2 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: 134 Park Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 9SA
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Park Lane 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 | 514 | 22% | ← Park Lane News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 169 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 325 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 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 Park Lane 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 Park Lane News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Accord Housing Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Arthur House (NOVACCS) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Bescot Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bartholomew Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Amigo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2025 |
Questions about Park Lane News
What is Park Lane News's food hygiene rating?
Park Lane News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 18 August 2023.
Is Park Lane 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 Park Lane News last inspected?
Park Lane News was last inspected on 18 August 2023, more than 2 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 Park Lane News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Park Lane News compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,351 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Park Lane News holds a 4. 514 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Park Lane 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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