B J Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
B J Wines holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 December 2024, 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: 23 Freemasons Road, Canning Town, London, E16 3AR
How it compares in Newham
A 1 is rare: only 216 of 2,437 rated places in Newham score this low, about one in 11. By contrast 49% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ← B J Wines | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 B J Wines the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to B J Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Slices Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Aloft Hotel London Excel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Al Dente Canary Wharf Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about B J Wines
What is B J Wines's food hygiene rating?
B J Wines has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newham Council on 23 December 2024.
Is B J Wines safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was B J Wines last inspected?
B J Wines was last inspected on 23 December 2024, 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 B J Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B J Wines compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while B J Wines holds a 1. 216 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects B J Wines 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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