The Exchange food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barking and Dagenham
The Exchange holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 20 April 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: Project Office, Project Road, IG11 0YP
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so The Exchange 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% | ← The Exchange | |
| 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 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 The Exchange 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 The Exchange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Riverside Nursery Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Better Food Shed Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Albadia Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| Aliza Kitchen Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about The Exchange
What is The Exchange's food hygiene rating?
The Exchange has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 20 April 2024.
Is The Exchange 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Exchange last inspected?
The Exchange was last inspected on 20 April 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 The Exchange?
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 The Exchange 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 The Exchange holds a 4. 275 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects The Exchange 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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