Balaam Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Balaam Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 September 2025, 9 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: 17 - 19 Balaam Street, Plaistow, London, E13 8EB
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Balaam Supermarket sits behind roughly 1,704 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ← Balaam Supermarket | |
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 229 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Balaam Supermarket 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 Balaam Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Aria Artisan Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Balaam Supermarket
What is Balaam Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Balaam Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 20 September 2025.
Is Balaam Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Balaam Supermarket last inspected?
Balaam Supermarket was last inspected on 20 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Balaam Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balaam Supermarket compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Balaam Supermarket holds a 3. 384 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Balaam Supermarket 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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