Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence food hygiene rating
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Bromsgrove Road 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 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 106 Bromsgrove Road, Batchley, Redditch, B97 4SP
How it compares in Redditch
In Redditch, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence sits behind roughly 280 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 280 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | ← Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Bromsgrove Road 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 Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob And Hazel Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| KMW Catering Services At Redditch Borough Sports & Communi Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Batchley Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Aspens Services At Batchley First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Kids Community Nursery At Batchley First School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| ABM Catering At Pitcheroak School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Birchensale Middle School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
Questions about Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence
What is Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Redditch Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Bromsgrove Road 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 Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence last inspected?
Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, while Bromsgrove Road News & Off Licence holds a 4. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Bromsgrove Road 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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