Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newham
Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant 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
This is a fresh result: Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
71% of rated food businesses in Newham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newham ratings →
Address: Unit 6, 85 - 87 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, E7 0EP
How this rating has changed
Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant has improved: it was rated 0 before its inspection on 25 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | 0 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newham
That puts Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant among the 1,192 places in Newham holding top marks, 49% 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 | 1,192 | 49% | ← Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 368 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 29 | 1% |
A further 237 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 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 Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant 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 Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3H Saigon Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A&S Grocers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| Asda Express Greggs Aldersbrook Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant
What is Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newham Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant 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 Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant last inspected?
Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,431 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian Restaurant 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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