Welcome News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Enfield
Welcome 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 March 2023, more than 3 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: 2 Ashfield Parade, London, N14 5EJ
How it compares in Enfield
In Enfield, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Welcome News sits behind roughly 1,248 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ← Welcome News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Welcome 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 Welcome News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Pullinger Playgroup Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Alan Pullinger Youth Cntr Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ashmole Academy Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Avenue Road Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bar Cafeteria Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Amberley House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Welcome News
What is Welcome News's food hygiene rating?
Welcome News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Enfield Council on 22 March 2023.
Is Welcome 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 Welcome News last inspected?
Welcome News was last inspected on 22 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Welcome 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 Welcome News compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, while Welcome News holds a 4. 442 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Welcome 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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