5 Elms Cafe

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-07-13
Top 48% in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

5 Elms Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 309 Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3NH, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 July 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Barking and Dagenham oversees 1,440 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Barking and Dagenham is 4.2 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
309 Wood Lane, Dagenham
Postcode
RM8 3NH
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1714830

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of 5 Elms Cafe?

5 Elms Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Barking and Dagenham.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was 5 Elms Cafe last inspected?

5 Elms Cafe was last inspected on 2024-07-13. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is 5 Elms Cafe located?

5 Elms Cafe is located at 309 Wood Lane, Dagenham , RM8 3NH, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RM8 postcode area.