Kimchi Lab

London

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 3 April 2026 by Newham.

What does this rating mean?

Kimchi Lab in London has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

237 Barking Road,
Plaistow,
London,
E13 8EQ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Kimchi Lab. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Kimchi Lab?

Food hygiene at Kimchi Lab is inspected by Newham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.newham.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Kimchi Lab

What is Kimchi Lab’s food hygiene rating?

Kimchi Lab has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 3 April 2026.

When was Kimchi Lab last inspected?

Kimchi Lab was last inspected by Newham on 3 April 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.