Sheena News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Merton
Sheena 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 October 2023, 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: 526 Kingston Road, Raynes Park, SW20 8DT
How it compares in Merton
In Merton, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Sheena News sits behind roughly 1,033 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,033 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 14% | ← Sheena News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 273 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sheena 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 Sheena News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Artisans Depot Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Afterschool Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Alexander House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bavani Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| AELTC Community Tennis Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Sheena News
What is Sheena News's food hygiene rating?
Sheena News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Merton Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Sheena 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 Sheena News last inspected?
Sheena News was last inspected on 11 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sheena News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sheena News compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,269 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, while Sheena News holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Sheena 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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