Smiths Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epsom and Ewell
Smiths Newsagents 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 30 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 12 Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Surrey, KT19 0JA
How it compares in Epsom and Ewell
In Epsom and Ewell, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Smiths Newsagents sits behind roughly 345 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 345 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 15% | ← Smiths Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Smiths 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 Smiths Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2015 |
| Bambini Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Aramark @ KU Tolworth Sports Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Auriol Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Alfie's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Smiths Newsagents
What is Smiths Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Smiths Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 30 October 2017.
Is Smiths Newsagents 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 Smiths Newsagents last inspected?
Smiths Newsagents was last inspected on 30 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epsom and Ewell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smiths Newsagents?
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 Smiths Newsagents compare to other places in Epsom and Ewell?
77% of the 447 rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold the top rating of 5, while Smiths Newsagents holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects Smiths 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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