Grounded food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barking and Dagenham
Grounded 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 30 January 2025, 17 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: The Wilds Ecology Centre, Northgate Road, IG11 0AN
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts Grounded among the 657 places in Barking and Dagenham holding top marks, 55% 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 | 657 | 55% | ← Grounded | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 249 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Grounded 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 Grounded, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Riverside Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Albadia Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| Aafio Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2023 |
| Bambino City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2019 |
Questions about Grounded
What is Grounded's food hygiene rating?
Grounded has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Grounded 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 Grounded last inspected?
Grounded was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Grounded?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grounded compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,197 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, and Grounded is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Grounded 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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