Good News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
Good 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 22 May 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: 4 Manor Parade, Station Road, London, NW10 8TR
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Good News 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% | ← Good News | |
| 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 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 Good 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 Good News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acougue do Gaucho - Ki Carne Brazilian Beef Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Albi Ison Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| 1 Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Albeit Alarabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Al Enam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| A F G Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aljazira General Store Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| A'wa Coffee Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
Questions about Good News
What is Good News's food hygiene rating?
Good News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Good 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 Good News last inspected?
Good News was last inspected on 22 May 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 Good News?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Good News compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Good News holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Good 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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