Gulf Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Gulf Convenience Store holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: Petrol Station, 334 - 340 Romford Road, Forest Gate, E7 8BS
How it compares in Newham
A 0 is rare: only 33 of 2,436 rated places in Newham score this low, about one in 74. By contrast 49% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,193 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ← Gulf Convenience Store |
A further 231 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 Urgent 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 Gulf Convenience Store 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 Gulf Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
Questions about Gulf Convenience Store
What is Gulf Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Gulf Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Newham Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Gulf Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Gulf Convenience Store last inspected?
Gulf Convenience Store was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Gulf Convenience Store?
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 "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gulf Convenience Store compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Gulf Convenience Store holds a 0. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Gulf Convenience Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 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 Newham, 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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