Grocer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barking and Dagenham
Grocer 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 22 June 2024, more than 2 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: 729 Green Lane, RM8 1UT
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts Grocer among the 657 places in Barking and Dagenham holding top marks, 55% 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 | 657 | 55% | ← Grocer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Grocer 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 Grocer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asli Butt Karahi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| 7 Till 11 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Al-Fatiha London Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| A2A Services Ltd (Al Noor VA) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Airthrie Homes Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| B & C Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2023 |
Questions about Grocer
What is Grocer's food hygiene rating?
Grocer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 22 June 2024.
Is Grocer 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 Grocer last inspected?
Grocer was last inspected on 22 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Grocer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Grocer compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,197 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, and Grocer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Grocer 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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