Hills Prospect PLC food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Havering
Hills Prospect PLC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 June 2025, 13 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: Faringdon Avenue, Romford, RM3 8SP
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Hills Prospect PLC 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% | ← Hills Prospect PLC | |
| 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 Hills Prospect PLC 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 Hills Prospect PLC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camborne Wines Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Care Management Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| 1st Harold Hill Scout Group Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Cakes by Aleina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Cafe Royale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Central Park Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Central Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
Questions about Hills Prospect PLC
What is Hills Prospect PLC's food hygiene rating?
Hills Prospect PLC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 2 June 2025.
Is Hills Prospect PLC 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hills Prospect PLC last inspected?
Hills Prospect PLC was last inspected on 2 June 2025, 13 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 Hills Prospect PLC?
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 Hills Prospect PLC compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Hills Prospect PLC holds a 4. 326 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Hills Prospect PLC 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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