Food Hygiene Ratings in Newham

2,589 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.0 out of 5. 50.4% rated "very good".

2,589
Businesses
4.0/5
Average Rating
226
Rated 0 or 1
50.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good50.4%1,186
Good20.5%483
Satisfactory15.4%362
Improvement Needed4.0%94
Major Improvement8.3%196
Urgent Improvement1.3%30

Business types

Retailers - other72728.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen63324.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop37514.5%
Other catering premises33512.9%
Mobile caterer1264.9%
School/college/university1154.4%
Caring Premises1044.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub642.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Newham 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.

Newham currently has 2,589 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,351 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 50.4% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.0 out of 5. There are currently 226 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
A & A Halal Meat And GroceriesE15 1XQ0Jan 22, 2026
Akshar Mini Market LtdE13 0QU0Dec 18, 2025
Arte D Cozinha Ltd TA Sabor & ArteE6 3BD0Nov 04, 2025
Beyond Cash And CarryE7 8JE0Aug 14, 2025
Cakes And BakesE6 2JA0Nov 04, 2025
Charminar Halal ButchersE12 6TJ0Aug 10, 2025
Choruibhati - Unit R6E6 1AE0Sep 23, 2025
Coffee LoversE13 8HL0Apr 10, 2025
Dewan Fruit & VegE12 5AW0Aug 12, 2025
Euro HutE12 5AJ0Apr 15, 2025
Golden Sands Chinese FoodE16 3AR0Jun 03, 2025
Green Street Mas BazarE7 8BZ0Jul 19, 2025
Halal Meat MarketE13 9AU0Jan 22, 2026
Hyderabad Biryani HouseE12 6PG0Jan 14, 2026
Hyderabad VillaE6 1AB0May 21, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Newham have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,186 food businesses in Newham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 50.4% 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 Newham?+

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 Newham?+

Inspection frequency in Newham 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