Audley End News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Audley End 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 9 June 2025, 13 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: Audley End Station News, Royston Road, Wendens Ambo, CB11 4LB
How it compares in Uttlesford
In Uttlesford, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Audley End News sits behind roughly 583 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 583 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ← Audley End News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Audley End 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 Audley End News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mono Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Sparrows End Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Saffron Ice Cream Retail Trailers And Bicycles Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Audley End News
What is Audley End News's food hygiene rating?
Audley End News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Uttlesford Council on 9 June 2025.
Is Audley End 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 Audley End News last inspected?
Audley End News was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Audley End 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 Audley End News compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, while Audley End News holds a 4. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Audley End 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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