African Green Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Havering
African Green Grocery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 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.
91% of rated food businesses in Havering score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Havering ratings →
Address: 82 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RX
How this rating has changed
African Green Grocery was re-inspected on 4 March 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 March 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Havering
That puts African Green Grocery among the 1,218 places in Havering holding top marks, 71% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,218 | 71% | ← African Green Grocery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 336 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 307 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 African Green Grocery 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 African Green Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aforda Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Asia Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Aroma / Spice Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Ava Grill & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about African Green Grocery
What is African Green Grocery's food hygiene rating?
African Green Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 4 March 2026.
Is African Green Grocery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was African Green Grocery last inspected?
African Green Grocery was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 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 African Green Grocery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does African Green Grocery compare to other places in Havering?
71% of the 1,714 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and African Green Grocery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects African Green Grocery 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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African Green Grocery is one of 770 rated food businesses in Romford. See every hygiene rating in Romford →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.havering.gov.uk
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