Rey food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Rey 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 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 399 Ilford Lane, IG1 2SN
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Rey among the 1,176 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,176 | 66% | ← Rey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 Rey 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 Rey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anteiku Coffeeshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Afters Ilford Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Angel Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Abbey Children's Centre Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Barking Abbey Comprehensive Lower School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Albert Road Children’s Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Rey
What is Rey's food hygiene rating?
Rey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 3 January 2025.
Is Rey 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 Rey last inspected?
Rey was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rey?
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 Rey compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Rey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Rey 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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