Ann's General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barking and Dagenham
Ann's General Store 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
The rating dates from 18 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: 132 Mill Lane, RM6 6RS
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts Ann's General Store 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% | ← Ann's General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 250 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 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 Ann's General Store 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 Ann's General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Abu Discount Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Aum Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bambinos Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about Ann's General Store
What is Ann's General Store's food hygiene rating?
Ann's General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Ann's General Store 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 Ann's General Store last inspected?
Ann's General Store was last inspected on 18 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 Ann's General Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ann's General Store compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,196 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, and Ann's General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Ann's General Store 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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