Mayfield News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havering
Mayfield News holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 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: 185 London Road, Romford, RM7 9DD
How it compares in Havering
A 2 is rare: only 19 of 1,647 rated places in Havering score this low, about one in 87. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Mayfield News | |
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mayfield News the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Mayfield News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Barley Croft Care Home Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Aroma / Spice Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Blue Orchid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Aforda Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
Questions about Mayfield News
What is Mayfield News's food hygiene rating?
Mayfield News has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Havering Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Mayfield News safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Mayfield News last inspected?
Mayfield News was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Mayfield News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mayfield News compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,647 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Mayfield News holds a 2. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Mayfield News 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 Havering, 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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