Weekes Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
Weekes 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 4 January 2024, more than 2 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: Weekes Newsagent, 20 Railway Approach, East Grinstead, RH19 1BP
How it compares in Mid Sussex
In Mid Sussex, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Weekes Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,031 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ← Weekes Newsagent | |
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Weekes 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 Weekes Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.G Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bluebells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Fera Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Megabites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Age UK East Grinstead & District Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Learts Creative Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Pizza Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about Weekes Newsagent
What is Weekes Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Weekes Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 4 January 2024.
Is Weekes 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 Weekes Newsagent last inspected?
Weekes Newsagent was last inspected on 4 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Weekes Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Weekes Newsagent compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, while Weekes Newsagent holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Weekes 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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Weekes Newsagent is one of 218 rated food businesses in East Grinstead. See every hygiene rating in East Grinstead →
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