Stop N Munch food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Havering
Stop N Munch holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 15 May 2026, 2 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: Colchester Road, Romford, RM3 0AQ
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Stop N Munch sits behind roughly 1,179 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 20% | ← Stop N Munch | |
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Stop N Munch 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 Stop N Munch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Bon Food Store Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Cafe 90 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Continental Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Coffee Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Abacus After School Clubs Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Cafe Break Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Care Management Group Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
Questions about Stop N Munch
What is Stop N Munch's food hygiene rating?
Stop N Munch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Stop N Munch 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stop N Munch last inspected?
Stop N Munch was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 2 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 Stop N Munch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stop N Munch compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,647 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Stop N Munch holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Stop N Munch 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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