Raj News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chesterfield
Raj News 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 17 October 2024, 20 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: 115-117 Baden Powell Road, S40 2RL
How it compares in Chesterfield
In Chesterfield, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Raj News sits behind roughly 836 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 762 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Raj News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 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 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 Raj 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 Raj News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Cafe at Queens Park Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Catering Perfection 2 Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Aunty Dots Sweets Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Boythorpe Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| C&Z Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Raj News
What is Raj News's food hygiene rating?
Raj News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Chesterfield Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Raj News 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 Raj News last inspected?
Raj News was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Raj News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Raj News compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, while Raj News holds a 3. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Raj 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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