Ceylon Kothu food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Barking and Dagenham
Ceylon Kothu holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 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: 6 Watkins Way, RM8 1DQ
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts Ceylon Kothu 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% | ← Ceylon Kothu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Ceylon Kothu 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 Ceylon Kothu, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amiraj Caterers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Abu Discount Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Aum Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| 7 Till 11 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Ceylon Kothu
What is Ceylon Kothu's food hygiene rating?
Ceylon Kothu has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Ceylon Kothu 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ceylon Kothu last inspected?
Ceylon Kothu was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Ceylon Kothu?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ceylon Kothu 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 Ceylon Kothu is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Ceylon Kothu 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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