Dees Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hart
Dees 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 8 January 2020, more than 6 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: 14 Reading Road, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7UN
How it compares in Hart
That puts Dees Newsagents among the 488 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% 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 | 488 | 85% | ← Dees Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Dees 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 Dees Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson's Fishmongers Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Asda Express Yateley Reading Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Community Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Dog And Partridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Al's Ices Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
Questions about Dees Newsagents
What is Dees Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Dees Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 8 January 2020.
Is Dees 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 Dees Newsagents last inspected?
Dees Newsagents was last inspected on 8 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dees 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 Dees Newsagents compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and Dees Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Dees 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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