Portway News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Portway News 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 15 September 2025, 9 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: 72 Portway, Stratford, London, E15 3QJ
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Portway News sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ← Portway News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 229 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 Portway 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 Portway News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Al Zayt Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| A J Harvey Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2020 |
| Agora - London Academy Of Excellence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Ambition Aspire Achieve - HAF Project Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Amber Court (Savills Catering Limited) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
Questions about Portway News
What is Portway News's food hygiene rating?
Portway News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newham Council on 15 September 2025.
Is Portway News 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 Portway News last inspected?
Portway News was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Portway News?
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 Portway News compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Portway News holds a 4. 510 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Portway 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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