Street News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Camden
Street 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 26 July 2022, 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: 31A Goodge Street, W1T 2PR
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Street News sits behind roughly 1,993 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ← Street News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 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 Street 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 Street News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| ?MÍ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Street News
What is Street News's food hygiene rating?
Street News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Camden Council on 26 July 2022.
Is Street 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 Street News last inspected?
Street News was last inspected on 26 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Street News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Street News compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Street News holds a 4. 654 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Street 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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