Empower Youth - HAF Project food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newham
Empower Youth - HAF Project holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 30 December 2025, 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: 91A Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PB
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Empower Youth - HAF Project sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ← Empower Youth - HAF Project | |
| 3 out of 5 | 385 | 16% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Empower Youth - HAF Project 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 Empower Youth - HAF Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Al Zayt Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Empower Youth - HAF Project
What is Empower Youth - HAF Project's food hygiene rating?
Empower Youth - HAF Project has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newham Council on 30 December 2025.
Is Empower Youth - HAF Project 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Empower Youth - HAF Project last inspected?
Empower Youth - HAF Project was last inspected on 30 December 2025, 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 Empower Youth - HAF Project?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Empower Youth - HAF Project compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,439 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Empower Youth - HAF Project holds a 4. 510 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Empower Youth - HAF Project 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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