Guvy's Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Guvy's Newsagents holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2019, more than 7 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: 163 Springfield Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, WV10 0LQ
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Guvy's Newsagents among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,532 | 75% | ← Guvy's Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 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 Guvy's Newsagents 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 Guvy's Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering @ Woden Primary School School/college/university | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Banga Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2020 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Afro Eat Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Aunt Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Abhi Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2018 |
| Bank Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
Questions about Guvy's Newsagents
What is Guvy's Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Guvy's Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 3 July 2019.
Is Guvy's Newsagents safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Guvy's Newsagents last inspected?
Guvy's Newsagents was last inspected on 3 July 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Guvy's Newsagents?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Guvy's Newsagents compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Guvy's Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Guvy's Newsagents 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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