Steam & Stir food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newham
Steam & Stir holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 15 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.
Only 14% of rated food businesses in Newham score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Newham ratings →
Address: The Cafe, Bus Station, Silvertown Way, E16 1DG
How it compares in Newham
A 1 is rare: only 212 of 2,432 rated places in Newham score this low, about one in 11. 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 | 1,192 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 368 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ← Steam & Stir | |
| 0 out of 5 | 29 | 1% |
A further 236 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 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 Steam & Stir the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Steam & Stir, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Almari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Al Quadrifoglio Ristorante - Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Al Dente Canary Wharf Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Appleton & Sons Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Steam & Stir
What is Steam & Stir's food hygiene rating?
Steam & Stir has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newham Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Steam & Stir safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Steam & Stir last inspected?
Steam & Stir was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 15 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 Steam & Stir?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Steam & Stir compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,432 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Steam & Stir holds a 1. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Steam & Stir 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 1 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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