Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) 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 18 April 2025, 14 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: 281 Green Street, Forest Gate, London, E7 8LJ
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) 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 | 385 | 16% | ← Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) | |
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 227 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 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 Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) 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 Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Arabella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aria Artisan Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Aero One Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road)
What is Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road)'s food hygiene rating?
Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 18 April 2025.
Is Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) 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 Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) last inspected?
Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) was last inspected on 18 April 2025, 14 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 Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,439 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) holds a 3. 385 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Sahni Groceries (Down Shaftesbury Road) 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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