Ash News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Ash News holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: 6 Turfpits Lane, Birmingham, B23 5DP
How it compares in Birmingham
A 0 is rare: only 82 of 8,171 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% | ← Ash News |
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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Ash News the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ash News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2016 |
| Birmingham Caterer's Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
| Ayzel House Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Abbey Rose Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Afghan Rice Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
| Almarives Banqueting Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Ash News
What is Ash News's food hygiene rating?
Ash News has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Ash News safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Ash News last inspected?
Ash News was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months 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 Ash News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ash News compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Ash News holds a 0. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Ash 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Birmingham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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