Food Hygiene Ratings in Redbridge

2,224 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.3 out of 5. 66.4% rated "very good".

2,224
Businesses
4.3/5
Average Rating
99
Rated 0 or 1
66.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good66.4%1,213
Good14.7%269
Satisfactory11.7%213
Improvement Needed1.9%34
Major Improvement5.2%95
Urgent Improvement0.2%4

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen91441.1%
Retailers - other44820.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop34615.6%
Caring Premises24811.2%
School/college/university964.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub673.0%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper431.9%
Mobile caterer281.3%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 2,224 registered food businesses for Redbridge. Of these, 1,828 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 66.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.3 out of 5. The snapshot contains 99 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Crispy's ChickenIG1 2JY0Feb 03, 2026
Imran Grocery StoreIG6 1HP0Nov 03, 2025
Nittyo BazaarIG1 1BF0Oct 15, 2025
Taste of LankiansIG1 4BX0Nov 28, 2013
A Taste of DraculaIG2 6XH1Apr 23, 2025
A1 News & WineIG1 2RZ1Feb 19, 2025
Ajwa sweetsIG2 6LE1May 18, 2026
Anns News & Off LicenceE11 2EZ1Apr 29, 2025
Araaz LtdIG1 1TR1Apr 22, 2025
AreebaIG2 7RN1Jun 16, 2025
Barakaah CoffeeIG1 4BL1May 20, 2026
Baylis Food & WineIG6 2AJ1Jul 15, 2026
Belgique Wanstead (production)E11 2PU1Dec 15, 2025
Best halal butcher ltdIG3 8RQ1Aug 12, 2026
Blue River UK Catering LimitedIG1 1EA1Jan 30, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Redbridge have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,213 food businesses in Redbridge with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 66.4% 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