The News Rack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
The News Rack 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 5 January 2018, more than 8 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: 282 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8BJ
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The News Rack sits behind roughly 1,830 nearby businesses. 25% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ← The News Rack | |
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 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 The News Rack 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 The News Rack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Alaturka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
| Angulina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| 10 Flavours Catering At Oaks Farm Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| An Diadan House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Addington Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about The News Rack
What is The News Rack's food hygiene rating?
The News Rack has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 5 January 2018.
Is The News Rack 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 The News Rack last inspected?
The News Rack was last inspected on 5 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The News Rack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The News Rack compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while The News Rack holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The News Rack 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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