S R A News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Walsall
S R A News 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 16 January 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: 146 Beacon Road, Great Barr, Walsall, B43 7BN
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so S R A News sits behind roughly 1,405 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← S R A News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 396 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 S R A 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 S R A News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Pharmacy Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Barr Beacon School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aladdins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Building Blocks Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Chris'S Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about S R A News
What is S R A News's food hygiene rating?
S R A News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Walsall Council on 16 January 2019.
Is S R A News 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 S R A News last inspected?
S R A News was last inspected on 16 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at S R A News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 S R A News compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,788 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while S R A News holds a 3. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects S R A 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.walsall.gov.uk/index/environment/food_production_and_quality.htm
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