Old kent newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Old kent 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 26 May 2018, more than 8 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: 290, Old Kent Road, SE1 5UE
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Old kent newsagents sits behind roughly 2,138 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ← Old kent newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 Old kent 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 Old kent newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
Questions about Old kent newsagents
What is Old kent newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Old kent newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 26 May 2018.
Is Old kent 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 Old kent newsagents last inspected?
Old kent newsagents was last inspected on 26 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old kent 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 Old kent newsagents compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Old kent newsagents holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Old kent 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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