Poppins Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Havering
Poppins Cafe 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
The rating dates from 9 June 2025, 13 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: 1 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LD
How it compares in Havering
That puts Poppins Cafe among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← Poppins Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Good
- 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 Poppins Cafe 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 Poppins Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bakers & Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Aforda Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Asia Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Poppins Cafe
What is Poppins Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Poppins Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 9 June 2025.
Is Poppins Cafe 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 Poppins Cafe last inspected?
Poppins Cafe was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poppins Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poppins Cafe compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Poppins Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Poppins Cafe 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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