M & S News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
M & S 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 26 June 2009, more than 17 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: 62-64 Herrick Road, Birmingham, B8 1PG
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so M & S News sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← M & S News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 M & S 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 M & S News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjuman-E-Naqeebul Islam Mosque Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2011 |
| Apna Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Alum Rock Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Adderley Childrens Centre. Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Adderley News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2012 |
| Anthony Road Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about M & S News
What is M & S News's food hygiene rating?
M & S News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 June 2009.
Is M & S 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 M & S News last inspected?
M & S News was last inspected on 26 June 2009, more than 17 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M & S 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 M & S News compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while M & S News holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects M & S 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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