Food Hygiene Ratings in Redbridge

2,080 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 66.0% rated "very good".

2,080
Businesses
4.4/5
Average Rating
86
Rated 0 or 1
66.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good66.0%1,167
Good15.3%270
Satisfactory11.6%205
Improvement Needed2.3%40
Major Improvement4.6%82
Urgent Improvement0.2%4

Business types

Retailers - other44921.6%
Other catering premises41720.0%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen38318.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop33015.9%
Caring Premises24511.8%
School/college/university924.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub673.2%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper452.2%

Food hygiene ratings in Redbridge 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.

Redbridge currently has 2,080 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,768 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 66.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. There are currently 86 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
Crispy's ChickenIG1 2JY0Feb 03, 2026
IG3 Fish HubIG3 8TD0Nov 17, 2025
Imran Grocery StoreIG6 1HP0Nov 03, 2025
Nittyo BazaarIG1 1BF0Oct 15, 2025
1Stop TreatzRM6 4AL1Aug 19, 2025
A Taste of DraculaIG2 6XH1Apr 23, 2025
A1 News & WineIG1 2RZ1Feb 19, 2025
Anns News & Off LicenceE11 2EZ1Apr 29, 2025
Araaz LtdIG1 1TR1Apr 22, 2025
AreebaIG2 7RN1Jun 16, 2025
Belgique Wanstead (production)E11 2PU1Dec 15, 2025
Beyond BobaIG1 2SB1Jan 20, 2025
Blue River UK Catering LimitedIG1 1EA1Jan 30, 2026
Bombay SpiceIG8 8PL1Oct 29, 2024
Breakfast BoxIG6 3UJ1Oct 20, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Redbridge have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,167 food businesses in Redbridge with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 66.0% 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 Redbridge?+

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 Redbridge?+

Inspection frequency in Redbridge 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