Connie & Sons African Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Connie & Sons African 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
The rating dates from 31 October 2025, 8 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: 76 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EN
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Connie & Sons African Shop sits behind roughly 1,703 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,193 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ← Connie & Sons African Shop | |
| 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 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 Connie & Sons African 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 Connie & Sons African Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 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 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| A&S Grocers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Greggs Aldersbrook Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about Connie & Sons African Shop
What is Connie & Sons African Shop's food hygiene rating?
Connie & Sons African Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 31 October 2025.
Is Connie & Sons African 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 Connie & Sons African Shop last inspected?
Connie & Sons African Shop was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 months 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 Connie & Sons African 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 Connie & Sons African Shop compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Connie & Sons African Shop holds a 3. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Connie & Sons African 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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