Swami Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
Swami Newsagent holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Swami News Agents, 144 London Road, Grays, RM17 5YD
How it compares in Thurrock
In Thurrock, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Swami Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,062 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 834 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ← Swami Newsagent | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Swami Newsagent 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 Swami Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Castle Academy School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Aldi Gmbh And Co Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Bluebirds Day Nursery Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| #Chill And Waves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2025 |
| Bluebell Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
Questions about Swami Newsagent
What is Swami Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Swami Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Thurrock Council on 23 February 2025.
Is Swami Newsagent safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Swami Newsagent last inspected?
Swami Newsagent was last inspected on 23 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swami Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swami Newsagent compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while Swami Newsagent holds a 3. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Swami Newsagent 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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