Westbury News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Haringey
Westbury 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: 30 Westbury Avenue, Wood Green, N22 6RS
How it compares in Haringey
In Haringey, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Westbury News sits behind roughly 1,452 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,452 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ← Westbury News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 95 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 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 Westbury 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 Westbury News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allday Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| 12th St Burger - Dynamite Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Alici's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Altindis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Ambala Sweet Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| 12th Street Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| 27 Lahmacun Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Agora Greek Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about Westbury News
What is Westbury News's food hygiene rating?
Westbury News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Haringey Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Westbury 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 Westbury News last inspected?
Westbury News was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Westbury News?
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 Westbury News compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, while Westbury News holds a 4. 245 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects Westbury 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.
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