Kims Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Kims Newsagent holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 August 2018, more than 7 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: 51-53 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3RW
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Kims Newsagent among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Kims Newsagent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 Very good
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 Kims Newsagent 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 Kims Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| 56 Westow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Always inclusive ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Arin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Asda Express / BP Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Kims Newsagent
What is Kims Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Kims Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 3 August 2018.
Is Kims Newsagent safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kims Newsagent last inspected?
Kims Newsagent was last inspected on 3 August 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kims Newsagent?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kims Newsagent compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Kims Newsagent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Kims Newsagent 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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