Balls Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Balls 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
The rating dates from 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3/5 Hawthorn Bank, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1JJ
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Balls Newsagents among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Balls Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Balls 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 Balls Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bennetts Butchers Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Pennygate Supermarket (Premier) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2023 |
| Monkshouse Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Hub in Hub Out Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Golden Tree Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Chilli masters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Balls Newsagents
What is Balls Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Balls Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Balls 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 Balls Newsagents last inspected?
Balls Newsagents was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balls 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 Balls Newsagents compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Balls Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Balls 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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