Pop-in Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Havering
Pop-in Sandwich Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 30 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 1 Station Road, Gidea Park, RM2 6BX
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Pop-in Sandwich Bar 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% | ← Pop-in Sandwich Bar | |
| 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 Pop-in Sandwich Bar 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 Pop-in Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ca La Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Arran Manor Caring Premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Arnaud Lodge Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Burlington's Fish & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Bubble Tea Lagoon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Ardleigh Green Junior & Infants School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Abbcross Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Pop-in Sandwich Bar
What is Pop-in Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Pop-in Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 30 December 2024.
Is Pop-in Sandwich Bar 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pop-in Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Pop-in Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 30 December 2024, 18 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 Pop-in Sandwich Bar?
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 Pop-in Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Pop-in Sandwich Bar holds a 4. 326 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Pop-in Sandwich Bar 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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