Food Hygiene Ratings in Enfield

2,426 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.2 out of 5. 58.2% rated "very good".

2,426
Businesses
4.2/5
Average Rating
108
Rated 0 or 1
58.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good58.2%1,258
Good21.2%459
Satisfactory11.5%248
Improvement Needed4.0%87
Major Improvement4.5%97
Urgent Improvement0.5%11

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen54022.3%
Retailers - other53422.0%
Other catering premises36415.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop29412.1%
Caring Premises1998.2%
School/college/university1556.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub1285.3%
Mobile caterer1104.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Enfield are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Enfield currently has 2,426 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,160 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 58.2% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.2 out of 5. There are currently 108 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Cartar MarketEN3 5XH0Aug 28, 2025
ChiyaN18 2XB0Jun 04, 2025
Gamberini Cafe and GrillN14 4XA0Jan 23, 2025
Happy GardenN9 8JE0Sep 19, 2025
Joe Forster Catering - ROEN3 5XH0Mar 22, 2025
Kumasi Market 2N9 0TZ0May 20, 2025
London Halal ButcherN18 2JB0May 12, 2025
New oriental ChefEN2 6EF0Oct 13, 2025
Pasha Workmans Cafe & KebabN18 3AH0Apr 30, 2025
Pizza MegaEN3 5JL0Jun 02, 2025
Red Rooster Peri PeriEN3 4EB0May 22, 2025
ADEPA FOODN9 0TZ1Apr 22, 2025
AFG foods distributionN18 1SW1Dec 22, 2025
Africanhotport and Breakfast o/sN9 01Mar 03, 2025
Afromart Mini Market LimitedEN3 5AZ1Jun 18, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Enfield have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,258 food businesses in Enfield with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 58.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Enfield?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Enfield?+

Inspection frequency in Enfield depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies