General Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
General Food 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 28 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: 315 Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London, E12 6JX
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so General Food 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% | ← General Food Store | |
| 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 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 General Food 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 General Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azhar Academy Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Afters Ilford Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Angel Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aston Mansfield Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Avenue Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| A1 Kebabish Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Abbey Children's Centre Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Anteiku Coffeeshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
Questions about General Food Store
What is General Food Store's food hygiene rating?
General Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newham Council on 28 February 2020.
Is General Food 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 General Food Store last inspected?
General Food Store was last inspected on 28 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 General Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 General Food Store compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while General Food Store holds a 4. 510 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects General Food 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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