News Plus food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
News Plus 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 2 November 2024, 20 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: 77 Claypit Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9UL
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so News Plus 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% | ← News Plus | |
| 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 News Plus 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 News Plus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lodge Caring Premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2025 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2020 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Café @ Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form’s Sandwell Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Bills Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Boulder Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
Questions about News Plus
What is News Plus's food hygiene rating?
News Plus has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 2 November 2024.
Is News Plus 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 News Plus last inspected?
News Plus was last inspected on 2 November 2024, 20 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 News Plus?
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 News Plus compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while News Plus holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects News Plus 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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