Strand News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Strand News 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: Kiosk, Northolt Railway Station, Mandeville Road, UB5 4AA
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Strand News sits behind roughly 1,773 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,773 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ← Strand News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 Strand 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 Strand News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023The Mandeville Arms Harvester Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Alwalyma Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| All Saints Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Alpine Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Asda Northolt Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Belazu Importers/Exporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Strand News
What is Strand News's food hygiene rating?
Strand News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ealing Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Strand News 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 Strand News last inspected?
Strand News was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Strand News?
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 Strand News compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Strand News holds a 4. 615 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Strand 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: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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