Lahoori Spicy Biryani House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newham
Lahoori Spicy Biryani House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 1 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 342 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8NW
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Lahoori Spicy Biryani House 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% | ← Lahoori Spicy Biryani House | |
| 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 Lahoori Spicy Biryani House 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 Lahoori Spicy Biryani House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Arabella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Avenue Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Aero One Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| A1 Kebabish Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
Questions about Lahoori Spicy Biryani House
What is Lahoori Spicy Biryani House's food hygiene rating?
Lahoori Spicy Biryani House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 1 January 2025.
Is Lahoori Spicy Biryani House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Lahoori Spicy Biryani House last inspected?
Lahoori Spicy Biryani House was last inspected on 1 January 2025, 18 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 Lahoori Spicy Biryani House?
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 Lahoori Spicy Biryani House compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Lahoori Spicy Biryani House holds a 3. 384 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Lahoori Spicy Biryani House 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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