R.S. News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brent
R.S. 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 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 231 Edgware Road, Kingsbury, London, NW9 6LU
How it compares in Brent
In Brent, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so R.S. 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% | ← R.S. 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 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 R.S. 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 R.S. News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Lodge Care Home (Lukka Care Homes Ltd) Caring Premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Avane Cloud Kitchen (Unit 29) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Atlas Food (Landmark) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Algarve Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Alkis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about R.S. News
What is R.S. News's food hygiene rating?
R.S. News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brent Council on 11 December 2024.
Is R.S. 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 R.S. News last inspected?
R.S. News was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 months 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 R.S. 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R.S. News compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while R.S. News holds a 4. 333 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects R.S. 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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