International Food Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newham
International Food Shop holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the supermarket requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: 92 - 94 High Street South, East Ham, London, E6 3RL
How it compares in Newham
A 0 is rare: only 33 of 2,436 rated places in Newham score this low, about one in 74. 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 | 1,193 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 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% | ← International Food Shop |
A further 231 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 Major 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 International Food Shop 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 International Food Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Arabica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Aero One Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Arabella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Alvi's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aria Artisan Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Altmore Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about International Food Shop
What is International Food Shop's food hygiene rating?
International Food Shop has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Newham Council on 4 February 2026.
Is International Food Shop safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The supermarket may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was International Food Shop last inspected?
International Food Shop was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 International Food Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major 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 International Food Shop compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while International Food Shop holds a 0. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects International Food Shop 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 0 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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