Mala Holdings food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Mala Holdings 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 20 June 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: 376 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8NW
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Mala Holdings sits behind roughly 1,704 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ← Mala Holdings | |
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 229 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 Good
- 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 Mala Holdings 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 Mala Holdings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Avenue Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Arabella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| A1 Kebabish Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
Questions about Mala Holdings
What is Mala Holdings's food hygiene rating?
Mala Holdings has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Mala Holdings 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 Mala Holdings last inspected?
Mala Holdings was last inspected on 20 June 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 Mala Holdings?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mala Holdings compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Mala Holdings holds a 3. 384 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Mala Holdings 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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