The Newsagents, 1 The Parade food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
The Newsagents, 1 The Parade 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 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Central Parade Straight Half Mile, Maresfield, TN22 2EN
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Newsagents, 1 The Parade sits behind roughly 1,015 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,015 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 16% | ← The Newsagents, 1 The Parade | |
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 The Newsagents, 1 The Parade 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 The Newsagents, 1 The Parade, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2025 |
| Dads and Tots Other catering premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2023 |
| St.Barts Community Breakfast Club and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Nyetimber Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Timehealth Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2022 |
| Hurstwood View Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Newsagents, 1 The Parade
What is The Newsagents, 1 The Parade's food hygiene rating?
The Newsagents, 1 The Parade has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 14 January 2025.
Is The Newsagents, 1 The Parade 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 The Newsagents, 1 The Parade last inspected?
The Newsagents, 1 The Parade was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Newsagents, 1 The Parade?
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 The Newsagents, 1 The Parade compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while The Newsagents, 1 The Parade holds a 4. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The Newsagents, 1 The Parade 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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