Brentfield Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
Brentfield 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 23 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: Brentfield Newsagents, 242 North Circular Road, Stonebridge, NW10 0JU
How it compares in Brent
That puts Brentfield 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% | ← Brentfield Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 74 | 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 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 Brentfield 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 Brentfield Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 till 6 Eagle Nursery Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Aarush Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| A F G Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aljazira General Store Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Afgani Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino- Neasden Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Ambassador Bakery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| 24 Seven Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
Questions about Brentfield Newsagents
What is Brentfield Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Brentfield Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 23 May 2024.
Is Brentfield 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 Brentfield Newsagents last inspected?
Brentfield Newsagents was last inspected on 23 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 Brentfield Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Brentfield Newsagents compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Brentfield Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Brentfield 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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