An Indian restaurant was told that ‘major improvement’ was necessary after a food hygiene inspection.

Environmental health inspectors from Havering scored Saffron 2, at Station Parade in Elm Park, a 1/5.

The eatery was visited on October 4 and flags were raised over the management of food safety, which was ranked ‘major improvement necessary’.

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Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ‘generally satisfactory’.

The Romford Recorder will begin to log inspections on a monthly basis so that readers can stay up-to-date with their favourite eateries.

Five is top of the scale, meaning the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law, and zero is at the bottom of the scale, meaning urgent improvement is necessary.

Here is a round-up of top-scoring eateries in October:

The Fat Pizza / The Fat Burger & Desserts

Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch

This venue was ranked ‘generally satisfactory with a 3/5 rating on October 4.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were generally satisfactory.

Robins Pie & Mash

South Street, Romford

On October 4, this venue was ranked ‘generally satisfactory’, with a 3/5 rating.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were generally satisfactory.

Happy Family

Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch

On October 4, Happy Family was ranked ‘good’, with a 4/5 rating.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ‘good’ and the management of food safety was ‘generally satisfactory’.

De Quilox Lounge

Victoria Road, Romford

On October 4, the lounge was ranked ‘generally satisfactory’ with a 3/5 rating.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were generally satisfactory.

Cookin Lab

Quadrant Arcade, Romford

On October 4, Cookin Lab was ranked ‘generally satisfactory’ with a 3/5 rating.

Central Café

The Broadway, Hornchurch

On October 4, the café was ranked ‘good’, with a 4/5 rating.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ranked ‘very good’. The management of food safety was ranked ‘generally satisfactory’.

Sushi Park

Station Road, Gidea Park

On October 5, the sushi spot was ranked ‘very good’, with a 5/5 rating.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ranked ‘very good’. The management of food safety was ranked ‘good’.

Chicken Kingdom

Rush Green Road

On October 5, the takeaway was ranked ‘generally satisfactory’, with a 3/5 rating.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were generally satisfactory.

Rainham Pizza & Kebabs

Wennington Road, Rainham

On October 11, the takeaway was ranked ‘good’ and received a rating of 4.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were given a ‘good’ rating. The cleanliness and condition of facilities was ranked ‘generally satisfactory’.

New Cherries

Rainham Road, Rainham

On October 11, this sport was ranked ‘good’, with a rating of 4.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were given a ‘good’ rating. The cleanliness and condition of facilities was ranked ‘generally satisfactory’.

Kings Fish Bar Kebab House

Upminster Road South, Rainham

On October 11 the kebab house was ranked ‘good’, with a rating of 4.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ‘good’. The management of food safety was ‘generally satisfactory’.

Funbella

Broadway, Rainham

On October 11, the takeaway was ranked ‘good’, with a 4/5 rating.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ‘good’. The management of food safety was ‘generally satisfactory’.

Dragon Inn

South End Road, Rainham

On October 11, Dragon Inn was ranked ‘good’, with a 4/5 rating.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ‘good’. The management of food safety was ‘generally satisfactory’.

Millie’s Coffee House Kiosk

Main Road, Romford

The coffee house was ranked ‘very good’, with a 5/5 rating.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were ‘very good’.

Waterstones Café

Lockwood Walk, The Liberty Centre

On October 18, the café was ranked ‘very good’, with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ‘good’. The management of food safety was ‘very good’.

Darjeeling Tandoori

Collier Row Road, Romford

On October 18, the restaurant was ranked ‘very good’, with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were ‘good’.

Cosmo

The Brewery, Romford

On October 18, this venue was ranked ‘very good’, with a 5/5 rating.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were ‘good’.

China Town

Brentwood Road

On October 19, this place was ranked ‘very good’, with a 5/5 rating.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were ‘very good’.

Café Treats

Market Place, Romford

On October 21, the cafe was ranked ‘very good’, with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were ‘very good’.

Shellfish King

The Saxon King Pub, Petersfield Avenue, Harold Hill

On October 22, this venue was ranked ‘very good’, with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were ‘good’.

Frankie’s Cakes

On October 25, this eatery was ranked ‘very good’, with a 5/5 rating.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were ‘very good’.

Shish Legends

Rush Green Road, Romford

On October 26 this venue was ranked ‘very good’ with a 5/5 rating.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were ‘good’.

Habib’s Indian Takeaway

Wennington Road, Rainham

On October 31, this takeaway was ranked ‘very good’ with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ‘good’. The management of food safety was ‘generally satisfactory’.

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