Rowley News & Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Rowley News & Off Licence 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 5 September 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: 40 Mincing Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 9QF
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Rowley News & Off Licence 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% | ← Rowley News & Off Licence | |
| 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 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 Rowley News & Off Licence 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 Rowley News & Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Primary School School/college/university | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Blackheath Coronation Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Almighty Bite Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
Questions about Rowley News & Off Licence
What is Rowley News & Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Rowley News & Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Rowley News & Off Licence 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 Rowley News & Off Licence last inspected?
Rowley News & Off Licence was last inspected on 5 September 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 Rowley News & Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Rowley News & Off Licence compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Rowley News & Off Licence holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Rowley News & Off Licence 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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