J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Camden
J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane 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 31 August 2023, more than 2 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: Chancery Lane Underground Stat, High Holborn, WC1V 6DR
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane 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% | ← J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane 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 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 J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane 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 J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Abeno Okonomi-yaki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News)
What is J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News)'s food hygiene rating?
J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Camden Council on 31 August 2023.
Is J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane 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 J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News) last inspected?
J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News) was last inspected on 31 August 2023, more than 2 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 J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane 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 J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News) compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News) holds a 4. 654 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane 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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