Jay Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Jay Newsagents 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 25 February 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: 109 White Lion Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Jay Newsagents 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% | ← Jay Newsagents | |
| 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 Very 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 Jay 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 Jay Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Connect Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Ego @ The Pomeroy Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Baxter Storey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Amersham Multi Trade Centre Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Kings Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Kings Roast Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Gather & Gather Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Amersham and Chalfont Hockey Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2018 |
Questions about Jay Newsagents
What is Jay Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Jay Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 February 2013.
Is Jay Newsagents 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 Jay Newsagents last inspected?
Jay Newsagents was last inspected on 25 February 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 Jay 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jay Newsagents compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Jay Newsagents holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Jay 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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