The News Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Sussex
The News Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2022, more than 4 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: The News Store, 19 Hammerwood Road, Ashurst Wood, RH19 3TJ
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts The News Store among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,031 | 83% | ← The News Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 The News Store 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 The News Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Jon Hair Salon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Allan Martin Meats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The News Store
What is The News Store's food hygiene rating?
The News Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 19 February 2022.
Is The News Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The News Store last inspected?
The News Store was last inspected on 19 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The News Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The News Store compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and The News Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects The News Store 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The News Store is one of 218 rated food businesses in East Grinstead. See every hygiene rating in East Grinstead →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
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