Sajid Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Sajid Newsagents 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 7 October 2019, more than 6 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: 188 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6HU
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Sajid Newsagents 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% | ← Sajid Newsagents | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Sajid Newsagents 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 Sajid Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Mini Market Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Be Our Guest (Midlands) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Aspens Services @ Ormiston Forge Academy School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bamyet Afro Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
Questions about Sajid Newsagents
What is Sajid Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Sajid Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 7 October 2019.
Is Sajid Newsagents 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 Sajid Newsagents last inspected?
Sajid Newsagents was last inspected on 7 October 2019, more than 6 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 Sajid Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sajid Newsagents compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Sajid Newsagents holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Sajid Newsagents 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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