1,469 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.2 out of 5. 56.2% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 1,469 registered food businesses for Barking and Dagenham. Of these, 1,237 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 56.2% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.2 out of 5. The snapshot contains 71 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.J Bakery | RM9 6UX | 0 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| De Roya | IG11 8ET | 0 | Jun 06, 2026 |
| Vedhaa Foods | IG11 8HE | 0 | Jul 06, 2026 |
| Abula Spot | IG11 8EU | 1 | Aug 01, 2026 |
| African Store | IG11 8DG | 1 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| AGSHU Ltd | RM6 6LS | 1 | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Al Madinah Halal Butchers Ltd | IG11 8UW | 1 | Jul 04, 2026 |
| B G Convenience Store | IG11 0NR | 1 | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Baltic Stores | IG11 8ER | 1 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Bangla Town Cash & Carry | IG11 0HS | 1 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Barking Indoor Bowls | IG11 8TA | 1 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Barking Supermarket | IG11 7PG | 1 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Best at less store | IG11 8EJ | 1 | Oct 04, 2025 |
| BEST HALAL MEAT | IG11 8EQ | 1 | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Better Value | IG11 7NN | 1 | Jun 13, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 695 food businesses in Barking and Dagenham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 56.2% 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.