What is the average food hygiene rating in Newham?

The average food hygiene rating in Newham is 3.98 out of 5, across 2,370 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

50.5% of rated premises in Newham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 29.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Newham 327 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 Newham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,198 food businesses in Newham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 50.5% of the 2,370 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

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

318 food businesses in Newham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 30 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 Newham food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Newham (2,617 establishments on record, 2,370 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 Newham

In Newham, 50.5% of 2,370 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 3.98/5. These figures cover 2,617 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Newham has 1,198 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,370 rated premises (50.5%). 318 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 50.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -29.2 pp
National rank: 327 / 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 Newham

5★ Very Good

1,198 (50.5%)

4★ Good

487 (20.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

367 (15.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

102 (4.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

186 (7.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

30 (1.3%)

Plus 166 awaiting inspection and 81 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 166 awaiting inspection and 81 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Newham: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Newham?: The average food hygiene rating in Newham is 3.98 out of 5, across 2,370 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Newham compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 50.5% of rated premises in Newham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 29.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Newham 327 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 Newham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,198 food businesses in Newham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 50.5% of the 2,370 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Newham have a low hygiene rating?: 318 food businesses in Newham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 30 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 Newham food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Newham (2,617 establishments on record, 2,370 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 Newham

Top-rated places in Newham

Shirins TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 712 Romford Road, Manor Park, London · E12 6BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Turkish Super KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 359 Barking Road, East Ham, London · E6 1LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Hotel Chocolat Retail LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 56 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Stratford · E20 1EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 June 2026
The Real GreekRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1A Chestnut Plaza, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Stratford · E20 1GL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express Royal DocksHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Holiday Inn Express, 1-3 Silvertown Way, Canning Town, London · E16 1EA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The Revel Pucks LtdMobile caterer · E15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Yong Xiang / The Great Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 615 Romford Road, Manor Park, London · E12 5AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Graysons Hospitality LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, Canning Town, London · E16 1ZE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Santi RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 42 - 45 Victory Parade, Stratford, London · E20 1FS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
X2 Bakery And PastryRetailers - other · 16 Great Eastern Market, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Stratford · E20 1GP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
D&D Cakes & PastryRetailers - other · 41 High Street North, East Ham, London · E6 1HS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Nest Royal WharfCaring Premises · 30 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown, London · E16 2TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Newham

BanjosRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 47 Barking Road, East Ham, London · E6 1PY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
E12 Chicken And PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 817 Romford Road, Manor Park, London · E12 6EA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026
Green Street Mas BazarRetailers - other · 56A Green Street, Forest Gate, London · E7 8BZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 July 2025
Charminar Halal ButchersRetailers - other · 445 High Street North, Manor Park, London · E12 6TJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 August 2025
Oz Istanbul Food CentreRetailers - other · 751 Romford Road, Manor Park, London · E12 5AW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
Dewan Fruit & VegRetailers - other · 713 Romford Road, Manor Park, London · E12 5AW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 August 2025
NST Fuchka & Biryani HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit EU3 To EU4, 277A Green Street, Forest Gate, London · E7 8LJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 November 2025
Food & WineRetailers - other · 169 High Street North, East Ham, London · E6 1JB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2026

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 2,617 real Food Standards Agency records for Newham, of which 2,370 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.