Samp News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Samp News 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 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 239 Plaistow Road, Stratford, London, E15 3EU
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Samp News 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 | 385 | 16% | ← Samp News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Samp News 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 Samp News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Al Zayt Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Artizian Catering Services Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Ambition Aspire Achieve - HAF Project Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Agora - London Academy Of Excellence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Samp News
What is Samp News's food hygiene rating?
Samp News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Samp News 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 Samp News last inspected?
Samp News was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Samp News?
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 Samp News compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,439 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Samp News holds a 3. 385 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Samp News 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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