New World food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stevenage
New World holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: New World was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 31 The Hyde, Stevenage, Herts, SG2 9SB
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts New World among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← New World | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 New World 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 New World, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkers Afro Caribbean Store Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Costack Spices Distributors/Transporters | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Co-op Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
| Farmhouse Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bunnies Preschool (Shephall) School/college/university | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Featherstone Wood School School/college/university | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
| Barnwell School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Costello's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about New World
What is New World's food hygiene rating?
New World has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 1 June 2026.
Is New World 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New World last inspected?
New World was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New World?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New World compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and New World is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects New World 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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