Penang City food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newham
Penang City 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 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 61 - 63 Upton Lane, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PB
How it compares in Newham
That puts Penang City among the 1,194 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 | 1,194 | 49% | ← Penang City | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 509 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 231 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Penang City 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 Penang City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 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 | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Al Zayt Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Penang City
What is Penang City's food hygiene rating?
Penang City has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newham Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Penang City 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 Penang City last inspected?
Penang City was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 Penang City?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penang City compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and Penang City is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Penang City 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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Penang City is one of 337 rated food businesses in Forest Gate. See every hygiene rating in Forest Gate →
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