Cheshunt News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broxbourne
Cheshunt News 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: 19-21 Cheshunt Wash, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0LJ
How it compares in Broxbourne
In Broxbourne, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Cheshunt News sits behind roughly 607 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 607 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ← Cheshunt News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cheshunt 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 Cheshunt News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baz Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| ChilliGo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| 'Juicy B's' Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| BP Kilsmore Way Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
Questions about Cheshunt News
What is Cheshunt News's food hygiene rating?
Cheshunt News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broxbourne Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Cheshunt News 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 Cheshunt News last inspected?
Cheshunt News was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cheshunt News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cheshunt News compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Cheshunt News holds a 4. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Cheshunt 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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