Food Hygiene Ratings in Havering

2,006 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 71.7% rated "very good".

2,006
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
52
Rated 0 or 1
71.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good71.7%1,247
Good18.8%327
Satisfactory5.2%90
Improvement Needed1.3%22
Major Improvement2.8%48
Urgent Improvement0.2%4

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen74136.9%
Retailers - other43321.6%
Caring Premises22111.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1778.8%
Mobile caterer1356.7%
School/college/university1005.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub783.9%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper633.1%

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. 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 2,006 registered food businesses for Havering. Of these, 1,738 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 52 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.

Source snapshots

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.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
ABN FoodsRM110Jul 30, 2026
FYDARM7 9EU0Apr 07, 2026
Kenny's MenuRM7 0HL0Jul 30, 2026
Mona’s FoodRM120Jun 18, 2024
Above Rise Park Food & WineRM1 4NT1Nov 25, 2025
Ashbrook Nursing HomeRM5 3XS1Dec 15, 2025
AZUE GroupsRM7 1Feb 18, 2026
Besi Bar RestaurantRM1 1DL1Oct 02, 2026
Booze ExpressRM2 6DB1Jun 29, 2026
Brentwood Convenience StoreRM1 2EL1Jul 14, 2025
Chennai MirchiRM3 8TD1Jun 30, 2026
Chicken HutRM13 7PP1Feb 25, 2026
Chilli TreeRM13 7QX1Aug 27, 2025
Coffee Master VibeRM14 3BU1Jun 29, 2026
Collier WokRM5 3PJ1Jul 16, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Havering have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,247 food businesses in Havering with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.7% 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