McDonalds - Canning Town food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newham
McDonalds - Canning Town holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: McDonalds - Canning Town was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 164 - 168 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1EN
How it compares in Newham
That puts McDonalds - Canning Town among the 1,194 places in Newham holding top marks, 49% 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 | 1,194 | 49% | ← McDonalds - Canning Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 McDonalds - Canning Town 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 McDonalds - Canning Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| 8 Slices Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Almari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Al Dente Canary Wharf Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
Questions about McDonalds - Canning Town
What is McDonalds - Canning Town's food hygiene rating?
McDonalds - Canning Town has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newham Council on 19 May 2026.
Is McDonalds - Canning Town 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McDonalds - Canning Town last inspected?
McDonalds - Canning Town was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 McDonalds - Canning Town?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McDonalds - Canning Town compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and McDonalds - Canning Town is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects McDonalds - Canning Town 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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