News Link food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
News Link holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 January 2024, more than 2 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: 3 Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8AR
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so News Link sits behind roughly 6,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ← News Link | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 News Link 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 Link, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amex Wines Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2013 |
| Anawim Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Amanit Ali Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| 3 in 1 burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Al Madinah Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2017 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Amberley Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Amore Pizzeria and Caffetteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about News Link
What is News Link's food hygiene rating?
News Link has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Birmingham Council on 10 January 2024.
Is News Link safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was News Link last inspected?
News Link was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 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 News Link?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does News Link compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while News Link holds a 3. 695 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects News Link 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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