Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Costcutter holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 25 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 2 - 6 High Street, Plaistow, London, E13 0AJ
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter sits behind roughly 1,194 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ← Costcutter | |
| 3 out of 5 | 385 | 16% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Annapurna Sweetmart & Caterers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Al Zayt Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Artizian Catering Services Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newham Council on 25 May 2024.
Is Costcutter safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 25 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Costcutter?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,439 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter holds a 4. 510 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Costcutter 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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Costcutter is one of 248 rated food businesses in Plaistow. See every hygiene rating in Plaistow →
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