Western Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havering
Western 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 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 7a Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LD
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Western Newsagents sits behind roughly 1,179 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ← Western Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 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 Western 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 Western Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Aforda Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Asia Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Western Newsagents
What is Western Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Western Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Western 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 Western Newsagents last inspected?
Western Newsagents was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Western 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Western Newsagents compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Western Newsagents holds a 4. 326 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Western 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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