Rotiwala uk food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Redbridge
Rotiwala uk holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 71 Chadwell Heath Lane, RM6 4NP
How it compares in Redbridge
A 2 is rare: only 38 of 1,783 rated places in Redbridge score this low, about one in 47. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,181 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 270 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 207 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ← Rotiwala uk | |
| 1 out of 5 | 82 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 378 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Rotiwala uk the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Rotiwala uk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Aramark @ Wrap It Up Redbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Ann's General Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| AM News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Asli Butt Karahi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| A2A Services Ltd (Al Noor VA) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Al-Fatiha London Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about Rotiwala uk
What is Rotiwala uk's food hygiene rating?
Rotiwala uk has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Redbridge Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Rotiwala uk safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Rotiwala uk last inspected?
Rotiwala uk was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rotiwala uk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rotiwala uk compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,783 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Rotiwala uk holds a 2. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Rotiwala uk 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 2 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 Redbridge, 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Rotiwala uk is one of 71 rated food businesses in Chadwell Heath. See every hygiene rating in Chadwell Heath →
Redbridge inspects and rates 2,161 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Redbridge →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/
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