Yen Lin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redbridge
Yen Lin holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 January 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: 108 Goodmayes Road, IG3 9UZ
How it compares in Redbridge
In Redbridge, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Yen Lin sits behind roughly 1,445 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ← Yen Lin | |
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Yen Lin 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 Yen Lin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Early Educators Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| All Saints Goodmayes Foodbank Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Airthrie Homes Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| A2A Services Ltd (Al Noor VA) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Al-Fatiha London Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Barley Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2018 |
| Acorn Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Barley Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Yen Lin
What is Yen Lin's food hygiene rating?
Yen Lin has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Redbridge Council on 12 January 2024.
Is Yen Lin safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Yen Lin last inspected?
Yen Lin was last inspected on 12 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Yen Lin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Yen Lin compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Yen Lin holds a 3. 209 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Yen Lin 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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