Shirland News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westminster
Shirland 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 3 April 2024, more than 2 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: 213A Shirland Road, London, W9 3JP
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Shirland News sits behind roughly 4,511 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ← Shirland News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 446 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shirland 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 Shirland News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| 5dB Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Acres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Shirland News
What is Shirland News's food hygiene rating?
Shirland News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Westminster Council on 3 April 2024.
Is Shirland 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 Shirland News last inspected?
Shirland News was last inspected on 3 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shirland News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shirland News compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Shirland News holds a 3. 393 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Shirland 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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