BB Fatima Cash & Carry food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Redbridge
BB Fatima Cash & Carry holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the supermarket requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This rating dates from 27 April 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 141-143 Ilford Lane, IG1 2RP
How it compares in Redbridge
A 0 is rare: only 5 of 1,781 rated places in Redbridge score this low, about one in 356. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← BB Fatima Cash & Carry |
A further 371 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 BB Fatima Cash & Carry the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 BB Fatima Cash & Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Road Children’s Centre Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Afters Ilford Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Angel Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| AX Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Al-Falah Sunflower Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about BB Fatima Cash & Carry
What is BB Fatima Cash & Carry's food hygiene rating?
BB Fatima Cash & Carry has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Redbridge Council on 27 April 2026.
Is BB Fatima Cash & Carry safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The supermarket may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was BB Fatima Cash & Carry last inspected?
BB Fatima Cash & Carry was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months 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 BB Fatima Cash & Carry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BB Fatima Cash & Carry compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while BB Fatima Cash & Carry holds a 0. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects BB Fatima Cash & Carry 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 0 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 Redbridge, 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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