Newsmaster News and Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
Newsmaster News and Food 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
This rating dates from 1 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Bancrofts, 11 The Broadway, Portswood Road, SO17 2WE
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Newsmaster News and Food sits behind roughly 1,294 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ← Newsmaster News and Food | |
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 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 Newsmaster News and Food 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 Newsmaster News and Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale House Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Anesti Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Al Baraka Superstore Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| .HEYBOBA Portswood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Budwood Gordon Avenue Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| BEK Sourdough Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Newsmaster News and Food
What is Newsmaster News and Food's food hygiene rating?
Newsmaster News and Food has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southampton Council on 1 June 2024.
Is Newsmaster News and Food 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 Newsmaster News and Food last inspected?
Newsmaster News and Food was last inspected on 1 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newsmaster News and Food?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newsmaster News and Food compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Newsmaster News and Food holds a 3. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Newsmaster News and Food 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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