Highfield Link food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havering
Highfield Link 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 29 December 2025, 6 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: 3-7 Highfield Link, Romford, RM5 3DH
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Highfield Link sits behind roughly 1,179 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ← Highfield Link | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 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 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 Highfield Link 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 Highfield Link, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna House Ltd Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bower Park Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Amana Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Abbs Cross Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Abella Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| 12th Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Bhais Dessert Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Highfield Link
What is Highfield Link's food hygiene rating?
Highfield Link has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 29 December 2025.
Is Highfield Link 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 Highfield Link last inspected?
Highfield Link was last inspected on 29 December 2025, 6 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 Highfield Link?
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 Highfield Link compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Highfield Link holds a 4. 326 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Highfield Link 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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