Abu Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barking and Dagenham
Abu Discount Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2025, 16 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: 46 Whalebone Lane South, RM8 1BB
How it compares in Barking and Dagenham
That puts Abu Discount Store among the 657 places in Barking and Dagenham holding top marks, 55% 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 | 657 | 55% | ← Abu Discount Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 275 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 250 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 Abu Discount 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 Abu Discount Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aum Cash & Carry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bambinos Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Amiraj Caterers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| AM News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| 5 Elms Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
Questions about Abu Discount Store
What is Abu Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
Abu Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barking and Dagenham Council on 20 February 2025.
Is Abu Discount Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abu Discount Store last inspected?
Abu Discount Store was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barking and Dagenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abu Discount Store?
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 Abu Discount Store compare to other places in Barking and Dagenham?
55% of the 1,196 rated food businesses in Barking and Dagenham hold the top rating of 5, and Abu Discount Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barking and Dagenham Council inspects Abu Discount 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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