Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reigate and Banstead
Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 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: 3 Station Approach West, Earlswood, Redhill, RH1 6HL
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office among the 662 places in Reigate and Banstead holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 662 | 73% | ← Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 182 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office 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 Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Burger At The Pendleton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Holborns Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2021 |
| Earlswood Infant And Nursery Pre And After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Friends Of The Garibaldi Community Interest Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2019 |
| BhunnysBBQ Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Daveys Wines & Spirits Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Hillside Simply Food Connect At Hillside Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Lexington At Dunottar School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office
What is Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 2 August 2025.
Is Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office last inspected?
Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office was last inspected on 2 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 912 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, and Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office 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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