Variety Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Variety Food Store holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Variety Food Store was inspected on 6 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 20 Carlton Terrace, Green Street, Forest Gate, E7 8LH
How this rating has changed
Variety Food Store has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 6 June 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 June 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 217 of 2,436 rated places in Newham score this low, about one in 11. 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 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 509 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ← Variety Food Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Variety Food Store the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Variety Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Aria Artisan Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Arabella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aero One Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about Variety Food Store
What is Variety Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Variety Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newham Council on 6 June 2026.
Is Variety Food Store safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Variety Food Store last inspected?
Variety Food Store was last inspected on 6 June 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 Variety Food Store?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Variety Food Store compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Variety Food Store holds a 1. 217 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Variety Food Store 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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Understanding this rating
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