Ritchies Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Renfrewshire
Ritchies Newsagent passed its most recent food hygiene inspection. Scotland's scheme does not award star ratings, a pass means the shop met the legal standard on the day it was inspected.
The rating: Pass
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: 5 High Street, Johnstone, PA5 8JZ
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ritchies Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino’s Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | Pass | 21 August 2025 |
| Broadway News Retailers - other | 166 yards away | Pass | 10 July 2025 |
| Aldos Grocers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | Pass | 13 November 2025 |
| Cathy's Snacks Mobile caterer | 240 yards away | Pass | 17 April 2025 |
| Callums Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | Pass | 8 May 2025 |
| Anayas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | Pass | 31 July 2025 |
| Aulds Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 367 yards away | Pass | 20 January 2026 |
| Bianco e Nero Johnstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | Pass | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Ritchies Newsagent
What is Ritchies Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Ritchies Newsagent does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Pass".
When was Ritchies Newsagent last inspected?
Ritchies Newsagent was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Renfrewshire Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Renfrewshire Council inspects Ritchies 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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