A1 Newsagent London Colney food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Albans City
A1 Newsagent London Colney holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 2025, 11 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: A1 Newsagent London Colney, 17 Haseldine Road, London Colney, AL2 1RR
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts A1 Newsagent London Colney among the 821 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 78% | ← A1 Newsagent London Colney | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 98 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 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 A1 Newsagent London Colney 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 A1 Newsagent London Colney, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmelos Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Co-op Food London Colney Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Companion's Cafe @ St Mary Our Lady of Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School School/college/university | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2024 |
| Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about A1 Newsagent London Colney
What is A1 Newsagent London Colney's food hygiene rating?
A1 Newsagent London Colney has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 2 August 2025.
Is A1 Newsagent London Colney safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A1 Newsagent London Colney last inspected?
A1 Newsagent London Colney was last inspected on 2 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A1 Newsagent London Colney?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A1 Newsagent London Colney compare to other places in St Albans City?
78% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and A1 Newsagent London Colney is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects A1 Newsagent London Colney 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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