Southwick Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Southwick 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 26 January 2023, more than 3 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: Southwick Newsmarket 70A Frome Road, Southwick, BA14 9QQ
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Southwick Newsagents sits behind roughly 2,380 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,380 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ← Southwick Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Southwick 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 Southwick Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozutz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Fairfield Animal Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Hunchos Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Manor Road Food Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Blokkies Ltd. Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Kalahari Kitchen Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
Questions about Southwick Newsagents
What is Southwick Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Southwick Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 26 January 2023.
Is Southwick 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 Southwick Newsagents last inspected?
Southwick Newsagents was last inspected on 26 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southwick Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Southwick Newsagents compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Southwick Newsagents holds a 4. 335 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Southwick 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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