GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newham
GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Newham Centre For Mental Health, Glen Road, Plaistow, E13 8SP
How it compares in Newham
That puts GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen among the 1,194 places in Newham holding top marks, 49% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ← GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 229 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aria Artisan Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Arabella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen
What is GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen's food hygiene rating?
GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newham Council on 26 July 2024.
Is GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen last inspected?
GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen was last inspected on 26 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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