Ridgeway News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ealing
Ridgeway News holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 8 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: 2 Ridgeway Walk, Northolt, UB5 5SE
How it compares in Ealing
In Ealing, 58% of rated places manage a 5, so Ridgeway News sits behind roughly 2,389 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,772 | 58% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 617 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 9% | ← Ridgeway News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 212 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 29 | 1% |
A further 621 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 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 Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Service Station / Londis Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Asda Northolt Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| All Saints Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Alwalyma Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| B & P Fine Foods London Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| 2023The Mandeville Arms Harvester Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
Questions about Ridgeway News
What is Ridgeway News's food hygiene rating?
Ridgeway News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ealing Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Ridgeway News safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Ridgeway News last inspected?
Ridgeway News was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ridgeway 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ridgeway News compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,050 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, while Ridgeway News holds a 3. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Ridgeway 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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