The Newsagent food hygiene rating
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The Newsagent 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 10 November 2022, more than 3 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: 66 Lower Street, Hillmorton, CV21 4NU
How it compares in Rugby
In Rugby, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Newsagent sits behind roughly 596 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ← The Newsagent | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 The Newsagent 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 The Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exotica Bengal Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Heart of England Co-op Society Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| English Martyrs Catholic School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Four Seasons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Flowers By Pauline LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about The Newsagent
What is The Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
The Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rugby Council on 10 November 2022.
Is The Newsagent 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 The Newsagent last inspected?
The Newsagent was last inspected on 10 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Newsagent compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while The Newsagent holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Newsagent 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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