Sudbury A-Z Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
Sudbury A-Z Newsagents 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 13 April 2024, 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: 711 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LL
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Sudbury A-Z Newsagents sits behind roughly 1,654 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,654 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ← Sudbury A-Z Newsagents | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sudbury A-Z 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 Sudbury A-Z Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Lounge UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Anandha Bhavan Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Anglo Asian Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Ambar Fisheries London Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Anglo Asian Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Advent Care Solution Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| Al Belal Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Sudbury A-Z Newsagents
What is Sudbury A-Z Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Sudbury A-Z Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 13 April 2024.
Is Sudbury A-Z Newsagents 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 Sudbury A-Z Newsagents last inspected?
Sudbury A-Z Newsagents was last inspected on 13 April 2024, more than 2 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 Sudbury A-Z Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sudbury A-Z Newsagents compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Sudbury A-Z Newsagents holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Sudbury A-Z 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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