Anns News & Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Anns News & Off Licence holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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: 86 Nightingale Lane, E11 2EZ
How it compares in Redbridge
A 1 is rare: only 84 of 1,781 rated places in Redbridge score this low, about one in 21. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ← Anns News & Off Licence | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Anns News & Off Licence the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Anns News & Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Brew Ltd Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| BBQ Express Wanstead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Ark Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Ana's cakes and coffee Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Artful Blend Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about Anns News & Off Licence
What is Anns News & Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Anns News & Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Redbridge Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Anns News & Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Anns News & Off Licence last inspected?
Anns News & Off Licence was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Anns News & Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anns News & Off Licence compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Anns News & Off Licence holds a 1. 84 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Anns News & Off Licence 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Redbridge, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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