Food Hygiene Ratings in Newham

2,659 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 3.9 out of 5. 48.9% rated "very good".

2,659
Businesses
3.9/5
Average Rating
247
Rated 0 or 1
48.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good48.9%1,190
Good21.1%513
Satisfactory15.8%385
Improvement Needed4.1%101
Major Improvement8.8%214
Urgent Improvement1.4%33

Business types

Retailers - other74327.9%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen64524.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop39714.9%
Other catering premises35513.4%
Mobile caterer1274.8%
School/college/university1144.3%
Caring Premises1074.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub632.4%

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.

The source snapshot contains 2,659 registered food businesses for Newham. Of these, 2,436 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 48.9% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 3.9 out of 5. The snapshot contains 247 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
A & A Halal Meat And GroceriesE15 1XQ0Jan 22, 2026
Akshar Mini Market LtdE13 0QU0Dec 18, 2025
Atlantic Fish BarE15 1TQ0May 20, 2026
Beyond Cash And CarryE7 8JE0Aug 14, 2025
Charminar Halal ButchersE12 6TJ0Aug 10, 2025
Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian RestaurantE7 0EP0Jun 02, 2026
Dewan Fruit & VegE12 5AW0Aug 12, 2025
E & S Food CentreE13 0AP0Jun 01, 2026
Food & WineE6 1JB0Apr 23, 2026
Green Street Mas BazarE7 8BZ0Jul 19, 2025
Gulf Convenience StoreE7 8BS0Feb 25, 2026
Halal Meat MarketE13 9AU0Jan 22, 2026
Hyderabadi Alfaham Mandi Fry Piece ChickenE12 6PH0Mar 30, 2026
Indo Crust PizzaE7 8LT0May 25, 2026
International Food ShopE6 3RL0Feb 04, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Newham have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,190 food businesses in Newham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 48.9% 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