Balam Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Balam Food & Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: 202 Balaam Street, Plaistow, London, E13 8RA
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Balam Food & Wine sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ← Balam Food & Wine | |
| 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 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 Balam Food & Wine 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 Balam Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Aria Artisan Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Balam Food & Wine
What is Balam Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Balam Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newham Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Balam Food & Wine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balam Food & Wine last inspected?
Balam Food & Wine was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Balam Food & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Balam Food & Wine compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Balam Food & Wine holds a 4. 510 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Balam Food & Wine 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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