Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newham
Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 5 February 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 412 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2SA
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar sits behind roughly 1,704 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 385 | 16% | ← Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 227 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar 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 Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvi's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Altmore Primary School School/college/university | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| % Arabica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Aero One Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Arabella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Abbey Children's Centre Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar
What is Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar's food hygiene rating?
Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar last inspected?
Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,439 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar holds a 3. 385 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Wok Inn / Chinese Express / Noodle Bar 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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