Tipples Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havering
Tipples Off Licence holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 December 2024, 18 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: 209 Crow Lane, Romford, RM7 0ES
How it compares in Havering
That puts Tipples Off Licence among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← Tipples Off Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Good
- 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 Tipples Off Licence 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 Tipples Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Abu Discount Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Aum Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Barley Croft Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2024 |
| Bean Buzz Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Tipples Off Licence
What is Tipples Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Tipples Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 23 December 2024.
Is Tipples Off Licence 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tipples Off Licence last inspected?
Tipples Off Licence was last inspected on 23 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tipples Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tipples Off Licence compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Tipples Off Licence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Tipples Off Licence 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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