Lifestyle - Midland News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sandwell
Lifestyle - Midland 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 20 January 2020, 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: 106 Upper Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 9PE
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Lifestyle - Midland 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 | 513 | 22% | ← Lifestyle - Midland News | |
| 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 Lifestyle - Midland 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 Lifestyle - Midland News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4CT Joseph Turner Out of School Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Babylon Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Aladdin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bloomfield Convenience Store & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2022 |
| Bassi Sweet Centre Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Black Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Alisha Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services @ Gospel Oak School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
Questions about Lifestyle - Midland News
What is Lifestyle - Midland News's food hygiene rating?
Lifestyle - Midland News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 20 January 2020.
Is Lifestyle - Midland 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 Lifestyle - Midland News last inspected?
Lifestyle - Midland News was last inspected on 20 January 2020, 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 Lifestyle - Midland News?
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 Lifestyle - Midland News compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Lifestyle - Midland News holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Lifestyle - Midland 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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