Spark by Hilton London Romford food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Havering
Spark by Hilton London Romford holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The hotel met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: 112-116 South Street, Romford, RM1 1SS
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Spark by Hilton London Romford sits behind roughly 1,505 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ← Spark by Hilton London Romford | |
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 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 Spark by Hilton London Romford 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 Spark by Hilton London Romford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Aforda Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Asia Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Aroma / Spice Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Spark by Hilton London Romford
What is Spark by Hilton London Romford's food hygiene rating?
Spark by Hilton London Romford has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Havering Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Spark by Hilton London Romford safe to eat at?
A 3 means the hotel met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Spark by Hilton London Romford last inspected?
Spark by Hilton London Romford was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spark by Hilton London Romford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Spark by Hilton London Romford compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Spark by Hilton London Romford holds a 3. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Spark by Hilton London Romford 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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