Maxim Foodstores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havering
Maxim Foodstores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Maxim Foodstores was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2JA
How it compares in Havering
That puts Maxim Foodstores among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,179 | 72% | ← Maxim Foodstores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Maxim Foodstores 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 Maxim Foodstores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aforda Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Asia Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Braza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Ava Grill & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Ayra Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Maxim Foodstores
What is Maxim Foodstores's food hygiene rating?
Maxim Foodstores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Maxim Foodstores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maxim Foodstores last inspected?
Maxim Foodstores was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Maxim Foodstores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maxim Foodstores compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Maxim Foodstores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Maxim Foodstores 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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