Jays Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Jays 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: 248 Malpas Road, London, SE4 1DJ
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Jays Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,252 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ← Jays Newsagent | |
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 464 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 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 Jays 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 Jays Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 2ts cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Angel Foodstuffs Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
Questions about Jays Newsagent
What is Jays Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Jays Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Jays 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 Jays Newsagent last inspected?
Jays Newsagent was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jays Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Jays Newsagent compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Jays Newsagent holds a 4. 453 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Jays 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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