Central Eating food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barking and Dagenham
Central Eating holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 5 Sterling Industrial Estate, Rainham Road South, RM10 8TX
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts Central Eating among the 659 places in Barking and Dagenham holding top marks, 55% 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 | 659 | 55% | ← Central Eating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 272 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 69 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 255 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 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 Central Eating 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 Central Eating, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne - Mary's Bakehut LTD Other catering premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Ali's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Beadles Parade Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Adetoks Kitchen Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Asia Halal Supermarket Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Baynes local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| BE Heard AS One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 5 Elms Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
Questions about Central Eating
What is Central Eating's food hygiene rating?
Central Eating has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 22 March 2024.
Is Central Eating 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Eating last inspected?
Central Eating was last inspected on 22 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central Eating?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Eating compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,193 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, and Central Eating is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Central Eating 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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