Horndean Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hampshire
Horndean Newsagents 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 13 March 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: 8 Portsmouth Road Horndean Waterlooville PO8 9LB, PO8 9LB
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Horndean Newsagents sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ← Horndean Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 Very 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 Horndean 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 Horndean Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Pizza Shop & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Four London Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Horndean Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Indian Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Blendworth Furnishings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Holy Trinity Blendworth Other catering premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Horndean Infant School School/college/university | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Horndean Newsagents
What is Horndean Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Horndean Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Horndean Newsagents 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 Horndean Newsagents last inspected?
Horndean Newsagents was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Horndean Newsagents?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horndean Newsagents compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while Horndean Newsagents holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Horndean 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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