Goat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havering
Goat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: 8 Station Road, Upminster, RM14 2UB
How it compares in Havering
That puts Goat among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← Goat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Very 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 Goat 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 Goat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrewDog Upminster Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Cakebox Upminster Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Coffee Bloom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Coffee Master Vibe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Abigails Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Upminster Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about Goat
What is Goat's food hygiene rating?
Goat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Goat 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Goat last inspected?
Goat was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Goat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Goat compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Goat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Goat 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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