The Duck Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newham
The Duck Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Duck Shop was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 West Ham Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4PH
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so The Duck Shop sits behind roughly 1,704 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 385 | 16% | ← The Duck Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Duck Shop 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 The Duck Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Zayt Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| A J Harvey Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2020 |
| Agora - London Academy Of Excellence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Amber Court (Savills Catering Limited) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| All Star Lanes - Unit LC01 (Bowling Alley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Ambition Aspire Achieve - HAF Project Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
Questions about The Duck Shop
What is The Duck Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Duck Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 14 May 2026.
Is The Duck Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Duck Shop last inspected?
The Duck Shop was last inspected on 14 May 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 The Duck Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Duck Shop compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,439 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while The Duck Shop holds a 3. 385 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects The Duck 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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