Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newham
Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 14% of rated food businesses in Newham score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Newham ratings →
Address: Unit 5, Market Village, 70 - 73 the Mall, E15 1XQ
How this rating has changed
Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 27 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 4 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newham
A 1 is rare: only 211 of 2,432 rated places in Newham score this low, about one in 12. By contrast 49% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 369 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 211 | 9% | ← Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd | |
| 0 out of 5 | 29 | 1% |
A further 236 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A J Harvey Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2020 |
| Agora - London Academy Of Excellence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Al Zayt Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| All Star Lanes - Unit LC01 (Bowling Alley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2026 |
| Amber Court (Savills Catering Limited) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Adagio Aparthotel Stratford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Appetite London Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
Questions about Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd
What is Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newham Council on 27 July 2026.
Is Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd last inspected?
Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd was last inspected on 27 July 2026, a month 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 Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,432 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd holds a 1. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Bana Grocery & Cafe Ltd 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 1 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 Newham, 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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