Cristina's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barking and Dagenham
Cristina's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2023, 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: 8-10 North Street, IG11 8AW
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts Cristina's among the 657 places in Barking and Dagenham holding top marks, 55% 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 | 657 | 55% | ← Cristina's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Cristina's 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 Cristina's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Abbey Children's Centre Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Anteiku Coffeeshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Alvi's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Altmore Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Barking Abbey Comprehensive Lower School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Barking Community Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
Questions about Cristina's
What is Cristina's's food hygiene rating?
Cristina's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 21 October 2023.
Is Cristina's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cristina's last inspected?
Cristina's was last inspected on 21 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cristina's?
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 Cristina's compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,197 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, and Cristina's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Cristina's 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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