Newtown News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Newtown News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 May 2013, more than 13 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: 204 Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3ET
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Newtown News sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← Newtown News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 Newtown News 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 Newtown News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Sportsman Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Ollie Owl Day Nursery Chesham Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2017 |
| Bubbles Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Meat Masters Grocery Store Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Rumbles On Mobile caterer | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Kebab Box Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Heritage House School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Chesham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Newtown News
What is Newtown News's food hygiene rating?
Newtown News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 20 May 2013.
Is Newtown News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Newtown News last inspected?
Newtown News was last inspected on 20 May 2013, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newtown News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Newtown News compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Newtown News holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Newtown News 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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