The Alexandra Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newham
The Alexandra Public House holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 July 2025, 12 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: Princess Alexandra Public House, 219 Barking Road, Canning Town, E16 4HH
How it compares in Newham
A 2 is rare: only 100 of 2,439 rated places in Newham score this low, about one in 24. By contrast 49% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 385 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ← The Alexandra Public House | |
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 227 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 The Alexandra Public House the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Alexandra Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Arigatosushi Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| 8 Slices Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about The Alexandra Public House
What is The Alexandra Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Alexandra Public House has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newham Council on 12 July 2025.
Is The Alexandra Public House safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Alexandra Public House last inspected?
The Alexandra Public House was last inspected on 12 July 2025, 12 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 The Alexandra Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Alexandra Public House compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,439 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while The Alexandra Public House holds a 2. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects The Alexandra Public House 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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