The Food Store Newhall food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harlow
The Food Store Newhall 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 20 March 2014, more than 12 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: Unit C 55 The Chase, Newhall, Harlow, CM17 9JA
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Food Store Newhall 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% | ← The Food Store Newhall | |
| 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 The Food Store Newhall 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 The Food Store Newhall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changing Lives Community Services Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Coffee Base Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Compass Group (Eurest) At Raytheon Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Church Langley Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2011 |
| Church Langley Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Church Langley Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about The Food Store Newhall
What is The Food Store Newhall's food hygiene rating?
The Food Store Newhall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 20 March 2014.
Is The Food Store Newhall 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 The Food Store Newhall last inspected?
The Food Store Newhall was last inspected on 20 March 2014, more than 12 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 The Food Store Newhall?
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 The Food Store Newhall compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while The Food Store Newhall holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects The Food Store Newhall 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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