Havelock Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Havelock Newsagents holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hunt Road Post Office, 35 Hunt Road, Southall, UB2 4QB
How it compares in Ealing
A 2 is rare: only 210 of 3,049 rated places in Ealing score this low, about one in 15. By contrast 58% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ← Havelock Newsagents | |
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Havelock Newsagents the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Havelock Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2Dominion Food Distribution Service Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| AN& Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Ayaan Bangla Fish Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Apna Pind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Amigos Burgers Southall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Apna Punjab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Aramark @ Southall Community College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Aljaburi Restaurant & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Havelock Newsagents
What is Havelock Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Havelock Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Ealing Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Havelock Newsagents safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Havelock Newsagents last inspected?
Havelock Newsagents was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Havelock Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Havelock Newsagents compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Havelock Newsagents holds a 2. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Havelock 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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 Ealing, 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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