Caramel Rock - HAF Programme food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newham
Caramel Rock - HAF Programme holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Caramel Rock - HAF Programme was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 14% of rated food businesses in Newham score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Newham ratings →
Address: 17 - 18 Lower Dock Walk, Beckton, London, E16 2GT
How this rating has changed
Caramel Rock - HAF Programme was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | 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 Newham
A 2 is rare: only 103 of 2,432 rated places in Newham score this low, about one in 24. By contrast 49% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 368 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 4% | ← Caramel Rock - HAF Programme | |
| 1 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 29 | 1% |
A further 236 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Caramel Rock - HAF Programme the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Caramel Rock - HAF Programme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Beckton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| Babcock Beckton Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| Alphabet House Nursery School ( FOOD USE ) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Caramel Rock - HAF Programme
What is Caramel Rock - HAF Programme's food hygiene rating?
Caramel Rock - HAF Programme has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newham Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Caramel Rock - HAF Programme safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Caramel Rock - HAF Programme last inspected?
Caramel Rock - HAF Programme was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month 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 Caramel Rock - HAF Programme?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caramel Rock - HAF Programme compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,432 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Caramel Rock - HAF Programme holds a 2. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Caramel Rock - HAF Programme 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 2 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 Newham, 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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