Jimmy's Junk Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newport
Jimmy's Junk Box holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 October 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: Mobile Vehicle Trading @ Civil Service Sports Club, Shannon Close, Bettws, NP20 6LZ
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Jimmy's Junk Box sits behind roughly 1,076 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ← Jimmy's Junk Box | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jimmy's Junk Box 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.
What the business says
<div> I agree with the inspection results and would like to make other comments.</div> <div> At the time of inspection the aprons were hanging up ready to to be worn and shown to the inspector but were not on the member of staff because the van wasn&rsquo;t actually open for business The paper work has now been fully completed, as we only received the file the day of inspection.</div> <div> The conditions found at the time of the inspection were not typical of the normal conditions maintained at the establishment and arose because</div> <div> the hot water tap is being plumbed this weekend</div>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the score.
Questions about Jimmy's Junk Box
What is Jimmy's Junk Box's food hygiene rating?
Jimmy's Junk Box has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newport Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Jimmy's Junk Box safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Jimmy's Junk Box last inspected?
Jimmy's Junk Box was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jimmy's Junk Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jimmy's Junk Box compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Jimmy's Junk Box holds a 3. 59 places in the area share that rating.
Has Jimmy's Junk Box responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. Jimmy's Junk Box said: “<div> I agree with the inspection results and would like to make other comments.</div> <div> At the time of inspection the aprons were hanging up ready to to be worn and shown to the inspector but were not on the member of staff because the van wasn&rsquo;t actually open for business The paper work has now been fully completed, as we only received the file the day of inspection.</div> <div> The conditions found at the time of the inspection were not typical of the normal conditions maintained at the establishment and arose because</div> <div> the hot water tap is being plumbed this weekend</div>”
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Jimmy's Junk Box 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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