1,448 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.2 out of 5. 55.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Barking and Dagenham are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,448 registered food businesses for Barking and Dagenham. Of these, 1,196 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 55.1% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.2 out of 5. The snapshot contains 73 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.J Bakery | RM9 6UX | 0 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Ibrahim Halal Heathway Limited | RM9 5AW | 0 | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Paradise Groceries | RM8 2AQ | 0 | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Rannes Super Store | IG11 9PN | 0 | Jul 04, 2025 |
| Abiglobal Foods Wholesale Ltd | IG11 0DR | 1 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| AGSHU Ltd | RM6 6LS | 1 | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Al Madinah Halal Butchers Ltd | IG11 8UW | 1 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | IG11 0NY | 1 | Aug 09, 2025 |
| B G Convenience Store | IG11 0NR | 1 | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Baltic Stores | IG11 8ER | 1 | Feb 08, 2025 |
| Bangla Town Cash & Carry | IG11 0HS | 1 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Bar BQ Tonight | RM8 1YT | 1 | Jun 06, 2026 |
| Barking Indoor Bowls | IG11 8TA | 1 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Barking Methodist Church | IG11 8AA | 1 | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Barking Rugby Union Football Club | RM9 4TX | 1 | Jan 06, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 659 food businesses in Barking and Dagenham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 55.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Barking and Dagenham depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.