Abbs Cross Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havering
Abbs Cross Food & Wine 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 21 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 119 Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 4XR
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Abbs Cross Food & Wine 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% | ← Abbs Cross Food & Wine | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Abbs Cross Food & Wine 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 Abbs Cross Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Albany School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Bento Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Atlantis BBQ and Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| All-IN's Hornchurch Cornershop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Aozora Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Angeli Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Broadway Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about Abbs Cross Food & Wine
What is Abbs Cross Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Abbs Cross Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 21 February 2024.
Is Abbs Cross Food & Wine 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 Abbs Cross Food & Wine last inspected?
Abbs Cross Food & Wine was last inspected on 21 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Abbs Cross Food & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbs Cross Food & Wine compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Abbs Cross Food & Wine holds a 4. 326 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Abbs Cross Food & Wine 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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