Blue newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Blue newsagent 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 28 August 2020, more than 5 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: 208, Southwark Park Road, SE16 3RW
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Blue newsagent sits behind roughly 2,138 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ← Blue newsagent | |
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Blue newsagent 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 Blue newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Against the grain cidery ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Addis kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 1882 events ltd t/achick n sours Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Blue newsagent
What is Blue newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Blue newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 28 August 2020.
Is Blue newsagent 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 Blue newsagent last inspected?
Blue newsagent was last inspected on 28 August 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue newsagent compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Blue newsagent holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Blue newsagent 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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