Lodge Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barking and Dagenham
Lodge 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
This is a fresh result: Lodge Newsagents was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 456 Lodge Avenue, RM9 4QS
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Lodge Newsagents sits behind roughly 657 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ← Lodge Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Lodge 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 Lodge Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aafio Mini Market Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2023 |
| Barking United Services Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Albadia Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| Barking Community Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Barking Abbey Comprehensive Upper School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Aliza Kitchen Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Barking Riverside Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Lodge Newsagents
What is Lodge Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Lodge Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Lodge 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 Lodge Newsagents last inspected?
Lodge Newsagents was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lodge Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lodge Newsagents compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,197 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, while Lodge Newsagents holds a 4. 275 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Lodge 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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