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Food Hygiene Ratings in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, 54.7% of 1,214 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.18/5. These figures cover 1,433 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Barking and Dagenham has 664 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,214 rated premises (54.7%). 100 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 54.7%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- -25.0 pp
- National rank
- 324 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Barking and Dagenham
Plus 188 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 188 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Barking and Dagenham: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Barking and Dagenham?
- The average food hygiene rating in Barking and Dagenham is 4.18 out of 5, across 1,214 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Barking and Dagenham compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 54.7% of rated premises in Barking and Dagenham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 25.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Barking and Dagenham 324 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Barking and Dagenham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 664 food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 54.7% of the 1,214 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in Barking and Dagenham have a low hygiene rating?
- 100 food businesses in Barking and Dagenham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Barking and Dagenham food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Barking and Dagenham (1,433 establishments on record, 1,214 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Barking and Dagenham
Top-rated places in Barking and Dagenham
- DABD Community FridgeRetailers - other · 42-48 Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham · RM9 5NU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Abbey Children's Centre Day NurseryCaring Premises · North Street, Barking · IG11 8JA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Chadwell Heath Nursery (Resurrection)Caring Premises · Rear of 31 - 35 High Road, Chadwell Heath · RM6 6QJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Sahara Parkside LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 101-113 Longbridge Road, Barking · IG11 8TB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- HONEY SPICEOther catering premises · RM95/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- KikiLicks AfroCarr Street FoodOther catering premises · RM95/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 May 2026
- Sunnah ChoiceOther catering premises · IG115/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
- Dolly's CoffeeMobile caterer · 35 Beverley Road, Dagenham · RM9 5HR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
- Nabz BiryanizRetailers - other · RM85/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 April 2026
- Total CakesRetailers - other · IG115/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026
- Adetoks Kitchen LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 82 Western Avenue, Dagenham · RM10 8UB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 March 2026
- DJ IcesMobile caterer · RM105/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 March 2026
Places needing improvement in Barking and Dagenham
- Paradise GroceriesRetailers - other · 18 Porters Avenue, Dagenham · RM8 2AQ0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
- Deshy GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 47 East Street, Barking · IG11 8EJ0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
- Rannes Super StoreRetailers - other · 365 Ripple Road, Barking · IG11 9PN0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 July 2025
- Ibrahim Halal Heathway LimitedRetailers - other · 2 Station Parade, Heathway, Dagenham · RM9 5AW0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 December 2025
- B.J BakeryRetailers - other · 15 Goresbrook Road, Dagenham · RM9 6UX0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2025
- Green Fresh Fruit & Vegetable LtdRetailers - other · 9 Tudor Parade, High Road, Chadwell Heath · RM6 6PS1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 October 2024
- Baltic StoresRetailers - other · 5 East Street, Barking · IG11 8ER1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 February 2025
- Ventidue LTDRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 Whitebarn Lane, Dagenham · RM10 9LH1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 October 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,433 real Food Standards Agency records for Barking and Dagenham, of which 1,214 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.