News Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
News Express 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 5 May 2026, 2 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: 82 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing, W13 9RR
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so News Express sits behind roughly 2,388 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ← News Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 News Express 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 News Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Quality Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Apple Tree Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| 12th Street Burgers & Shakes - Dynamite Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Abu Zaad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| 5 Star Pizza Ealing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Aktiva Camps At Mount Carmel RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about News Express
What is News Express's food hygiene rating?
News Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ealing Council on 5 May 2026.
Is News Express 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 News Express last inspected?
News Express was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 News Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 News Express compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while News Express holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects News Express 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: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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