J R James Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wandsworth
J R James Newsagent 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: 51 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DR
How it compares in Wandsworth
In Wandsworth, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so J R James Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,887 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,887 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 307 | 13% | ← J R James Newsagent | |
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 453 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 J R James Newsagent 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 J R James Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| A Bite of Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Amelia's Kitchen & Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Amicooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| All Greens Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Abacus Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Alfriston Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about J R James Newsagent
What is J R James Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
J R James Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wandsworth Council on 10 September 2025.
Is J R James Newsagent 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 J R James Newsagent last inspected?
J R James Newsagent was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wandsworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J R James Newsagent?
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 J R James Newsagent compare to other places in Wandsworth?
78% of the 2,428 rated food businesses in Wandsworth hold the top rating of 5, while J R James Newsagent holds a 4. 307 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wandsworth Council inspects J R James 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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