Monks Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
Monks Newsagents 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 21 June 2023, 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: 52 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6PL
How it compares in Brent
That puts Monks Newsagents among the 1,654 places in Brent holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,654 | 74% | ← Monks Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 264 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 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 Monks Newsagents 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 Monks Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Plus Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Ace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| Afgani Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Amorino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 8 till 6 Eagle Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Abbey Point Cafe & Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Alperton Upper Community School- Aramark Limited School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Monks Newsagents
What is Monks Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Monks Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 21 June 2023.
Is Monks Newsagents 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 Monks Newsagents last inspected?
Monks Newsagents was last inspected on 21 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Monks Newsagents?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Monks Newsagents compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Monks Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Monks Newsagents 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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