Sidney Street News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Sidney Street News 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 5 November 2024, 20 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: Sidney Street News, 65a Sidney Street, London, E1 2HH
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Sidney Street News sits behind roughly 2,519 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ← Sidney Street News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 311 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 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 Sidney Street 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 Sidney Street News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| Afghan Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Sidney Street News
What is Sidney Street News's food hygiene rating?
Sidney Street News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Sidney Street News 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 Sidney Street News last inspected?
Sidney Street News was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sidney Street News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sidney Street News compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while Sidney Street News holds a 3. 175 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Sidney Street 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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