The Saxon King food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Havering
The Saxon King holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Petersfield Avenue, Romford, RM3 9PP
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Saxon King 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% | ← The Saxon King | |
| 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 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 The Saxon King 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 The Saxon King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 90 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Continental Food Store Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Abacus After School Clubs Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bon Bon Food Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Central Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Central Park Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| 1st Harold Hill Scout Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Care Management Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
Questions about The Saxon King
What is The Saxon King's food hygiene rating?
The Saxon King has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 5 March 2026.
Is The Saxon King 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Saxon King last inspected?
The Saxon King was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 The Saxon King?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Saxon King compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while The Saxon King holds a 4. 326 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects The Saxon King 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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