Jumbos Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
Jumbos 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 30 November 2022, 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: 349 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7QB
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Jumbos 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% | ← Jumbos 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jumbos 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 Jumbos Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Saha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Abi's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Al-Warith Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Acol Bridge Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Acol Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| 12TH Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Jumbos Newsagents
What is Jumbos Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Jumbos Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 30 November 2022.
Is Jumbos 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 Jumbos Newsagents last inspected?
Jumbos Newsagents was last inspected on 30 November 2022, 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 Jumbos Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jumbos Newsagents compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Jumbos Newsagents holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Jumbos 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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