Abbey Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newham
Abbey Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 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: Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road, Plaistow, E13 8HL
How it compares in Newham
That puts Abbey Arms among the 1,195 places in Newham holding top marks, 49% 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 | 1,195 | 49% | ← Abbey Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 99 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 234 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 Abbey Arms 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 Abbey Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| 8 Slices Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about Abbey Arms
What is Abbey Arms's food hygiene rating?
Abbey Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newham Council on 16 February 2025.
Is Abbey Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbey Arms last inspected?
Abbey Arms was last inspected on 16 February 2025, 16 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 Abbey Arms?
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 Abbey Arms compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,432 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Abbey Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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Abbey Arms is one of 248 rated food businesses in Plaistow. See every hygiene rating in Plaistow →
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