Alenka Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Alenka Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 6 August 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
This sits in the middle for Newham, where 14% of rated places score below 3 and 71% score 4 or 5. See all Newham ratings →
Address: 63 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4HB
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Alenka Shop sits behind roughly 1,720 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 368 | 15% | ← Alenka Shop | |
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 29 | 1% |
A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Alenka Shop 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 Alenka Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Almari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Al Quadrifoglio Ristorante - Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Al Dente Canary Wharf Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Appleton & Sons Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Alenka Shop
What is Alenka Shop's food hygiene rating?
Alenka Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Alenka Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Alenka Shop last inspected?
Alenka Shop was last inspected on 6 August 2024, more than 2 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 Alenka Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alenka Shop compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,432 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Alenka Shop holds a 3. 368 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Alenka Shop 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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Alenka Shop is one of 237 rated food businesses in Canning Town. See every hygiene rating in Canning Town →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.newham.gov.uk
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