FYDA food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havering
FYDA holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 April 2026, 3 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: 164 London Road, Romford, RM7 9EU
How it compares in Havering
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 1,646 rated places in Havering score this low, about one in 549. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← FYDA |
A further 394 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent 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 FYDA the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, 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 FYDA, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Barley Croft Care Home Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Aroma / Spice Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Blue Orchid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Aforda Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about FYDA
What is FYDA's food hygiene rating?
FYDA has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Havering Council on 7 April 2026.
Is FYDA safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was FYDA last inspected?
FYDA was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 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 FYDA?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does FYDA compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while FYDA holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects FYDA 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 0 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 Havering, 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.havering.gov.uk
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