Trainstop News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harlow
Trainstop 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 14 October 2009, more than 16 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: Harlow Town Station, Station Approach, Harlow, CM20 2JD
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Trainstop News sits behind roughly 497 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ← Trainstop News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Trainstop 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 Trainstop News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe La Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Burgermaster - Mobile Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Currys Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2021 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Trainstop News
What is Trainstop News's food hygiene rating?
Trainstop News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 14 October 2009.
Is Trainstop 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 Trainstop News last inspected?
Trainstop News was last inspected on 14 October 2009, more than 16 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Trainstop 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 Trainstop News compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Trainstop News holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Trainstop 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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