S.M.I.L.E London & Essex food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havering
S.M.I.L.E London & Essex holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: 40 High Street, Romford, RM1 1HR
How it compares in Havering
That puts S.M.I.L.E London & Essex among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← S.M.I.L.E London & Essex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Very 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 S.M.I.L.E London & Essex 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 S.M.I.L.E London & Essex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma / Spice Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Blue Orchid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about S.M.I.L.E London & Essex
What is S.M.I.L.E London & Essex's food hygiene rating?
S.M.I.L.E London & Essex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 21 May 2025.
Is S.M.I.L.E London & Essex 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was S.M.I.L.E London & Essex last inspected?
S.M.I.L.E London & Essex was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 S.M.I.L.E London & Essex?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 S.M.I.L.E London & Essex compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and S.M.I.L.E London & Essex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects S.M.I.L.E London & Essex 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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S.M.I.L.E London & Essex is one of 777 rated food businesses in Romford. See every hygiene rating in Romford →
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