H & R News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Surrey Heath
H & R 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 2 November 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: 35A High Street, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3RB
How it compares in Surrey Heath
In Surrey Heath, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so H & R News sits behind roughly 450 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 450 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 14% | ← H & R News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 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 H & R 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 H & R News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camberley Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Camberley Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bar-B-Q Pit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Camberley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about H & R News
What is H & R News's food hygiene rating?
H & R News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Surrey Heath Council on 2 November 2023.
Is H & R 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 H & R News last inspected?
H & R News was last inspected on 2 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Surrey Heath Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at H & R News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 H & R News compare to other places in Surrey Heath?
77% of the 586 rated food businesses in Surrey Heath hold the top rating of 5, while H & R News holds a 4. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Surrey Heath Council inspects H & R 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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