Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barking and Dagenham
Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 June 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: 238 Bennetts Castle Lane, RM8 3UU
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop sits behind roughly 657 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ← Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop 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 Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & C Newsagents Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2023 |
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| ASDA Express Dagenham, Becontree Avenue PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| 7 Till 11 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Bakers and Shakers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Adom Trading Ltd T/A Amazing Grace Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Asli Butt Karahi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
Questions about Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop
What is Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop's food hygiene rating?
Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop last inspected?
Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop was last inspected on 5 June 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 Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,197 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, while Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop holds a 4. 275 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Bennett's Castle Lane Fresh Meat Shop 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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