Dames Food And Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Dames Food And Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 37 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0DS
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Dames Food And Wine sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ← Dames Food And Wine | |
| 3 out of 5 | 385 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 227 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Dames Food And Wine 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 Dames Food And Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Greggs Aldersbrook Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| A&S Grocers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Aldersbrook Children's Centre School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Dames Food And Wine
What is Dames Food And Wine's food hygiene rating?
Dames Food And Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newham Council on 22 January 2018.
Is Dames Food And Wine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dames Food And Wine last inspected?
Dames Food And Wine was last inspected on 22 January 2018, more than 8 years 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 Dames Food And Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dames Food And Wine compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,439 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Dames Food And Wine holds a 4. 510 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Dames Food And Wine 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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