Forest Island food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Forest Island holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Rotunda Outside Forest Gate Station, Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, E7 0EW
How it compares in Newham
That puts Forest Island among the 1,194 places in Newham holding top marks, 49% 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 | 1,194 | 49% | ← Forest Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 229 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 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 Forest Island 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 Forest Island, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A&S Grocers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Greggs Aldersbrook Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about Forest Island
What is Forest Island's food hygiene rating?
Forest Island has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newham Council on 29 November 2023.
Is Forest Island 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forest Island last inspected?
Forest Island was last inspected on 29 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Forest Island?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forest Island compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and Forest Island is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Forest Island 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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Forest Island is one of 337 rated food businesses in Forest Gate. See every hygiene rating in Forest Gate →
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