Gowers Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Windsor and Maidenhead
Gowers Newsagents holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 May 2021, more than 5 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: 13A Eton Wick Road, Eton Wick, Windsor, SL4 6LT
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
In Windsor and Maidenhead, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Gowers Newsagents sits behind roughly 1,196 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← Gowers Newsagents | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gowers 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 Gowers Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biltong Boss Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2019 |
| Arena Racing Company At Royal Windsor Racecourse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Asda Retail Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| BaxterStorey At Centrica Plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| Angkana Thai Food At The Swan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Gowers Newsagents
What is Gowers Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Gowers Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 6 May 2021.
Is Gowers Newsagents safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Gowers Newsagents last inspected?
Gowers Newsagents was last inspected on 6 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gowers Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Gowers Newsagents compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, while Gowers Newsagents holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects Gowers 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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