Food Hygiene Ratings in Havering

2,066 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 72.6% rated "very good".

2,066
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
35
Rated 0 or 1
72.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good72.6%1,184
Good18.3%299
Satisfactory6.0%98
Improvement Needed0.9%15
Major Improvement2.1%34
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen75636.6%
Retailers - other46222.4%
Caring Premises22811.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1798.7%
Mobile caterer1225.9%
School/college/university994.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub854.1%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper653.1%

Food hygiene ratings in Havering 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.

Havering currently has 2,066 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,631 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 35 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Mona’s FoodRM120Jun 18, 2024
Above Rise Park Food & WineRM1 4NT1Nov 25, 2025
Ashbrook Nursing HomeRM5 3XS1Dec 15, 2025
Banh 4 MiRM1 1Jan 07, 2026
Brentwood Convenience StoreRM1 2EL1Jul 14, 2025
BurgaholicRM11 1QJ1Oct 29, 2025
Chilli TreeRM13 7QX1Aug 27, 2025
DinrboxRM131Sep 05, 2024
Dixy Chicken & PizzaRM1 2HU1Sep 22, 2025
ESS Government ServicesRM3 8UP1Aug 07, 2023
Fags & MagsRM14 1DZ1Dec 08, 2025
Fimcom Foods UKRM1 3AB1May 06, 2025
Fresh & Easy Food CentreRM12 4SD1Jul 30, 2025
Gah ShingRM13 9YX1Mar 17, 2025
Godfreys of Hornchurch BakeryRM11 2SH1Jun 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Havering have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,184 food businesses in Havering with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.6% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Havering?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Havering?+

Inspection frequency in Havering 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.

Data from official government food safety agencies