Savewise Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barking and Dagenham
Savewise Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 August 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: 30 Whalebone Lane South, RM8 1BB
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so Savewise Convenience Store sits behind roughly 657 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ← Savewise Convenience Store | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Savewise Convenience 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 Savewise Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Discount Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Aum Cash & Carry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bambinos Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Amiraj Caterers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| AM News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about Savewise Convenience Store
What is Savewise Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Savewise Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 28 August 2023.
Is Savewise Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Savewise Convenience Store last inspected?
Savewise Convenience Store was last inspected on 28 August 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 Savewise Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Savewise Convenience Store 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, while Savewise Convenience Store holds a 4. 275 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Savewise Convenience 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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