Castle Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Warwick
Castle Newsagents holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: 7 St Johns, CV34 4NE
How it compares in Warwick
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 1,233 rated places in Warwick score this low, about one in 69. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,103 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ← Castle Newsagents | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Castle Newsagents the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Castle Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baabzi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Caprino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Candy Kabin Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| A Bit of A Do Ltd Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| AIP at Coten End Primary School School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Army Bar K118 WKK Mobile caterer | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Big Malakas ( little trailer) Mobile caterer | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Big Malakas (New Trailer) Mobile caterer | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
Questions about Castle Newsagents
What is Castle Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Castle Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Warwick Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Castle Newsagents safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Castle Newsagents last inspected?
Castle Newsagents was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warwick Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Newsagents compare to other places in Warwick?
89% of the 1,233 rated food businesses in Warwick hold the top rating of 5, while Castle Newsagents holds a 2. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warwick Council inspects Castle 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Warwick, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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