Vraj General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Vraj General Store 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
The rating dates from 25 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 78 Station Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0AD
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Vraj General Store 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% | ← Vraj General Store | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Vraj General Store 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 Vraj General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| A&S Grocers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Greggs Aldersbrook Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Aldersbrook Children's Centre School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Vraj General Store
What is Vraj General Store's food hygiene rating?
Vraj General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newham Council on 25 February 2020.
Is Vraj General Store 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 Vraj General Store last inspected?
Vraj General Store was last inspected on 25 February 2020, more than 6 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 Vraj General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Vraj General Store compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,439 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Vraj General Store holds a 4. 510 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Vraj General Store 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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