Sky Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Sky Local 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 17 December 2025, 8 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.
Only 14% of rated food businesses in Newham score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Newham ratings →
Address: 8 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 2GR
How it compares in Newham
A 0 is rare: only 29 of 2,432 rated places in Newham score this low, about one in 84. 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 | 1,192 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 368 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ← Sky Local |
A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sky Local the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Sky Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBA Arena Benugo - Main Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| ABBA Arena Chalet - Outdoor Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| ABBA Arena Dance Pods Bars Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| ABBA Arena Food Truck - Outside Gate B Mobile caterer | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| ABBA Arena Main Concourse Bars Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| ABBA Arena Main Concourse VIP Area Other catering premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| ABBA Arena Tunnel Bars Pub/bar/nightclub | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| A Catering Canteen Limited Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Sky Local
What is Sky Local's food hygiene rating?
Sky Local has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Newham Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Sky Local 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 Sky Local last inspected?
Sky Local was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 8 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 Sky Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Sky Local compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,432 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Sky Local holds a 0. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Sky Local 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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Understanding this rating
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Sky Local is one of 560 rated food businesses in Stratford. See every hygiene rating in Stratford →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.newham.gov.uk
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