Newsroom Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
Newsroom Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 25 March 2023, more than 3 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: Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Road, NW3 3HA
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Newsroom Cafe sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ← Newsroom Cafe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 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 Newsroom Cafe 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 Newsroom Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Abbey Road Groceries Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| 130 Primrose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Acol Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Acol Bridge Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| 28 Church Row Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2020 |
Questions about Newsroom Cafe
What is Newsroom Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Newsroom Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Camden Council on 25 March 2023.
Is Newsroom Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Newsroom Cafe last inspected?
Newsroom Cafe was last inspected on 25 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newsroom Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Newsroom Cafe compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Newsroom Cafe holds a 4. 654 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Newsroom Cafe 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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