Humphreys Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Enfield
Humphreys Newsagent 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 13 December 2024, 18 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: Southgate Tube Station And Shop Units 1 To 5, Southgate Circus, London, N14 5BH
How it compares in Enfield
In Enfield, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Humphreys Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,690 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ← Humphreys Newsagent | |
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Humphreys 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 Humphreys Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Pullinger Playgroup Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Alan Pullinger Youth Cntr Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ashmole Academy Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Avenue Road Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bar Cafeteria Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Autumn Gardens Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Humphreys Newsagent
What is Humphreys Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Humphreys Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Enfield Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Humphreys Newsagent 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 Humphreys Newsagent last inspected?
Humphreys Newsagent was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Humphreys Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Humphreys Newsagent compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, while Humphreys Newsagent holds a 3. 227 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Humphreys 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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