Station News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barking and Dagenham
Station News 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 29 May 2023, more than 3 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: 29 Station Road, RM6 4BE
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Station News 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% | ← Station News | |
| 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 Very 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 Station News 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 Station News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| AM News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Ann's General Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Asli Butt Karahi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bambinos Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about Station News
What is Station News's food hygiene rating?
Station News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 29 May 2023.
Is Station News 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 Station News last inspected?
Station News was last inspected on 29 May 2023, more than 3 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 Station News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Station News 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 Station News holds a 4. 275 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Station News 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Station News and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Station News is one of 93 rated food businesses in Chadwell Heath. See every hygiene rating in Chadwell Heath →
Barking and Dagenham inspects and rates 1,446 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Barking and Dagenham →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.lbbd.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →