J Walsh Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
J Walsh Newsagents 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
This is a fresh result: J Walsh Newsagents was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Buckinghamshire ratings →
Address: 4 Lynford Parade, Pond Approach, Holmer Green, HP15 6RW
How this rating has changed
J Walsh Newsagents was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts J Walsh Newsagents among the 3,260 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,260 | 81% | ← J Walsh Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 166 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 542 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 J Walsh Newsagents 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 J Walsh Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royale Chilli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| South Hill Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Cherry Garth Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Innovate IFG at Holmer Green Senior School School/college/university | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Quackers Out Of School Clubs School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Holmer Green Baptist Church Other catering premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2014 |
| Holmer Green Junior School School/college/university | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2009 |
| Holmer Green Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2020 |
Questions about J Walsh Newsagents
What is J Walsh Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
J Walsh Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 19 August 2026.
Is J Walsh Newsagents 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 J Walsh Newsagents last inspected?
J Walsh Newsagents was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J Walsh Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J Walsh Newsagents compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,041 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and J Walsh Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects J Walsh Newsagents 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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J Walsh Newsagents is one of 16 rated food businesses in Holmer Green. See every hygiene rating in Holmer Green →
Buckinghamshire inspects and rates 4,583 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Buckinghamshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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