Rahi News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Rahi News 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 4 October 2018, more than 7 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: 22 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LN
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Rahi News sits behind roughly 1,193 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,193 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ← Rahi News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 231 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 Rahi News 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 Rahi News, 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 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about Rahi News
What is Rahi News's food hygiene rating?
Rahi News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newham Council on 4 October 2018.
Is Rahi News 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 Rahi News last inspected?
Rahi News was last inspected on 4 October 2018, more than 7 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 Rahi News?
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 Rahi News compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Rahi News holds a 4. 510 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Rahi News 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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