Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newham
Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 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: 5A Chester Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8QT
How it compares in Newham
That puts Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine among the 1,194 places in Newham holding top marks, 49% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ← Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine 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 Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Arabella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aero One Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Altmore Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Aria Artisan Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Avenue Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine
What is Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine's food hygiene rating?
Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newham Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine last inspected?
Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 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 Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Essence Of The Caribbean Cuisine 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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