What is the average food hygiene rating in Havering?

The average food hygiene rating in Havering is 4.57 out of 5, across 1,651 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Havering compare with the national average for food hygiene?

71.5% of rated premises in Havering hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Havering 273 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 Havering have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,180 food businesses in Havering hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.5% of the 1,651 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Havering have a low hygiene rating?

54 food businesses in Havering are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 Havering food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Havering (2,039 establishments on record, 1,651 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.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Havering

In Havering, 71.5% of 1,651 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.57/5. These figures cover 2,039 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Havering has 1,180 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,651 rated premises (71.5%). 54 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

5★ share: 71.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -8.2 pp
National rank: 273 / 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 Havering

5★ Very Good

1,180 (71.5%)

4★ Good

330 (20%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

87 (5.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

19 (1.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

32 (1.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.2%)

Plus 205 awaiting inspection and 183 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 205 awaiting inspection and 183 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Havering: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Havering?: The average food hygiene rating in Havering is 4.57 out of 5, across 1,651 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Havering compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 71.5% of rated premises in Havering hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Havering 273 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 Havering have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,180 food businesses in Havering hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.5% of the 1,651 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Havering have a low hygiene rating?: 54 food businesses in Havering are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 Havering food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Havering (2,039 establishments on record, 1,651 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.

Top-rated places in Havering

Tapestry KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 Paines Brook Way, Romford · RM3 9JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Cheeky CockleMobile caterer · RM14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
RG Care Gullivers UnitCaring Premises · 272 Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch · RM11 3BL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
RG Care Cherrytree UnitCaring Premises · 272 Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch · RM11 3BL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The Saxon HornPub/bar/nightclub · Upminster Road North, Rainham · RM13 9RY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Travelodge (Romford Central)Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · St Edwards Way, Romford · RM1 1XH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Kiddiewinks SoftplayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 43 Market Place, Romford · RM1 3AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Lawns Pre-SchoolCaring Premises · Moray Way, Romford · RM1 4YD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
The BankRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch · RM12 4RH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Upminster TaproomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1b Sunnyside Gardens, Upminster · RM14 3DT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Krispy KatchTakeaway/sandwich shop · RM13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Fledgelings Day Nursery RainhamCaring Premises · Brights Avenue, Rainham · RM13 9NN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Havering

Empire Chinese RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 42 Victoria Road, Romford · RM1 2JH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2026
Mona’s FoodMobile caterer · RM12
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 June 2024
FYDARetailers - other · 164 London Road, Romford · RM7 9EU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 April 2026
Chilli TreeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 111 Rainham Road, Rainham · RM13 7QX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 August 2025
Above Rise Park Food & WineRetailers - other · Eastern Ave East, Romford · RM1 4NT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2025
Fresh & Easy Food CentreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 204-206 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch · RM12 4SD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2025
Ashbrook Nursing HomeCaring Premises · 217 Chase Cross Road, Romford · RM5 3XS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 December 2025
Brentwood Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 80 Brentwood Road, Romford · RM1 2EL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 July 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 2,039 real Food Standards Agency records for Havering, of which 1,651 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.