Ca La Mama food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havering
Ca La Mama holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 101 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BT
How it compares in Havering
That puts Ca La Mama 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% | ← Ca La Mama | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ca La Mama 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 Ca La Mama, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arran Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Arnaud Lodge Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Abbcross Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bubble Tea Lagoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Ardleigh Green Junior & Infants School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bimssfood Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Ashgate House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about Ca La Mama
What is Ca La Mama's food hygiene rating?
Ca La Mama has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Ca La Mama 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ca La Mama last inspected?
Ca La Mama was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 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 Ca La Mama?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ca La Mama compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Ca La Mama is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Ca La Mama 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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