Ealing Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
Ealing Newsagent 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 27 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: 154 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4PY
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Ealing Newsagent 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% | ← Ealing Newsagent | |
| 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 Ealing Newsagent 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 Ealing Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperton Stationary Shop and Post Office Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Ambala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A Perfect Start (Redhot Dragon Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Adam's Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Alperton Upper Community School- Aramark Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Alperton Lower Community School- Aramark Limited School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Amols Vada Pav Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Anglo Asian Cash & Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Ealing Newsagent
What is Ealing Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Ealing Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 27 April 2024.
Is Ealing Newsagent 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 Ealing Newsagent last inspected?
Ealing Newsagent was last inspected on 27 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 Ealing Newsagent?
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 Ealing Newsagent compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Ealing Newsagent holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Ealing Newsagent 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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