Miah's Oriental Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epsom and Ewell
Miah's Oriental Foods holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 July 2024, 23 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: 166 - 170 Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Surrey, KT19 9HA
How it compares in Epsom and Ewell
A 1 is rare: only 1 of 447 rated places in Epsom and Ewell score this low, about one in 447. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 345 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← Miah's Oriental Foods | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Miah's Oriental Foods the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Miah's Oriental Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2017 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2015 |
| Bay Leaves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bambini Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Aramark @ KU Tolworth Sports Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Alfie's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Miah's Oriental Foods
What is Miah's Oriental Foods's food hygiene rating?
Miah's Oriental Foods has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Miah's Oriental Foods safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Miah's Oriental Foods last inspected?
Miah's Oriental Foods was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epsom and Ewell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Miah's Oriental Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Miah's Oriental Foods compare to other places in Epsom and Ewell?
77% of the 447 rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold the top rating of 5, while Miah's Oriental Foods holds a 1. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects Miah's Oriental Foods 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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A rating of 1 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 Epsom and Ewell, 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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