Surrey News And Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reigate and Banstead
Surrey News And Mini Market 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 7 November 2024, 20 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: 9 Rectory Lane, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 3PP
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
In Reigate and Banstead, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Surrey News And Mini Market sits behind roughly 662 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 662 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ← Surrey News And Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 182 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 Surrey News And Mini Market 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 Surrey News And Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| 328 Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Chipstead Hardcourt Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2021 |
| Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Abuela Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Chicken Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2015 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Surrey News And Mini Market
What is Surrey News And Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Surrey News And Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Surrey News And Mini Market 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 Surrey News And Mini Market last inspected?
Surrey News And Mini Market was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Surrey News And Mini Market?
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 Surrey News And Mini Market compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 912 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, while Surrey News And Mini Market holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Surrey News And Mini Market 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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