Tom's Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barking and Dagenham
Tom's 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 9 December 2014, more than 11 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: 32a London Road, IG11 8AJ
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Tom's Newsagent sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ← Tom's Newsagent | |
| 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 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 Tom's 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 Tom's Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Abbey Children's Centre Day Nursery Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Anteiku Coffeeshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Alvi's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Barking Abbey Comprehensive Lower School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Afters Ilford Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Angel Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Tom's Newsagent
What is Tom's Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Tom's Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 9 December 2014.
Is Tom's 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 Tom's Newsagent last inspected?
Tom's Newsagent was last inspected on 9 December 2014, more than 11 years 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 Tom's Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Tom's Newsagent 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 Tom's Newsagent holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Tom's 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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