The Poppadom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Enfield
The Poppadom holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Poppadom was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 73 Windmill Hill, Enfield, EN2 7AF
How it compares in Enfield
A 0 is rare: only 7 of 2,114 rated places in Enfield score this low, about one in 302. By contrast 59% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ← The Poppadom |
A further 260 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 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 The Poppadom 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 The Poppadom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bella Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Arte Pizza Ristorante Pizzeria Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Bountree Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2025 |
| Bitsnboba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ada Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| A & A Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2025 |
| Babylon Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Poppadom
What is The Poppadom's food hygiene rating?
The Poppadom has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Enfield Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Poppadom safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The Poppadom last inspected?
The Poppadom was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Poppadom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Poppadom compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, while The Poppadom holds a 0. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects The Poppadom 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 Enfield, 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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