Ivy Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Havering
Ivy Tree holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Ivy Tree was inspected on 3 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Havering score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Havering ratings →
Address: 113-117 South Street, Romford, RM1 1NX
How this rating has changed
Ivy Tree has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 3 August 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | 5 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 Havering
A 1 is rare: only 41 of 1,714 rated places in Havering score this low, about one in 42. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,218 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 336 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ← Ivy Tree | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 307 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Ivy Tree the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, 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 Ivy Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Green Grocery Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aforda Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Asia Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Aroma / Spice Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Ivy Tree
What is Ivy Tree's food hygiene rating?
Ivy Tree has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Havering Council on 3 August 2026.
Is Ivy Tree safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub 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 Ivy Tree last inspected?
Ivy Tree was last inspected on 3 August 2026, a month 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 Ivy Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Ivy Tree compare to other places in Havering?
71% of the 1,714 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Ivy Tree holds a 1. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Ivy Tree 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 Havering, 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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