Alzahra News Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Peterborough City
Alzahra News Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 March 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: 59 Star Road, Eastgate, PE1 5HT
How it compares in Peterborough City
In Peterborough City, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Alzahra News Store sits behind roughly 1,691 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,550 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ← Alzahra News Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Alzahra News Store 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 Alzahra News Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bals Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Boongate Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bishop Creighton Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Aurora Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Anglia Ruskin University Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| 2020 World Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| BG Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Alzahra News Store
What is Alzahra News Store's food hygiene rating?
Alzahra News Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Peterborough City Council on 19 March 2024.
Is Alzahra News Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Alzahra News Store last inspected?
Alzahra News Store was last inspected on 19 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alzahra News Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Alzahra News Store compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, while Alzahra News Store holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Alzahra News Store 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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