Arabella food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newham
Arabella 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 241 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 1LB
How it compares in Newham
That puts Arabella among the 1,195 places in Newham holding top marks, 49% 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 | 1,195 | 49% | ← Arabella | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 99 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 234 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Arabella 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 Arabella, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aero One Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| % Arabica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Aria Artisan Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Altmore Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bahar Ice Cream And Sheryakh Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Alvi's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Arabella
What is Arabella's food hygiene rating?
Arabella has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newham Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Arabella 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 Arabella last inspected?
Arabella was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Arabella?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Arabella compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,432 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and Arabella is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Arabella 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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