1,974 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.0 out of 5. 51.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Waltham Forest 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.
Waltham Forest currently has 1,974 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,897 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 51.7% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.0 out of 5. There are currently 186 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Express | E11 4EL | 0 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| A2A Services Ltd | E10 7QE | 0 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Ambala | E17 9AH | 0 | May 30, 2025 |
| Baraku Restaurant & Shisha Lounge | E17 3HT | 0 | May 29, 2024 |
| Best @ Less Store | E17 4NB | 0 | Jul 19, 2025 |
| Bhola Biryani | E17 7DB | 0 | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Bilge Food & Wine | E17 4JD | 0 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Brew Street Cafe | E10 7QL | 0 | Sep 06, 2025 |
| Chow & Cha | E17 7AH | 0 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Collins Stores | E17 6PU | 0 | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Crumbs Bakery | E10 6RE | 0 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Dubai Vapes | E17 4AT | 0 | Nov 22, 2025 |
| E17 Kebabish | E17 6PR | 0 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Easy Shop | E17 6HE | 0 | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Embas Express | E15 2BX | 0 | Aug 26, 2025 |
There are currently 981 food businesses in Waltham Forest with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 51.7% 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.
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.
Inspection frequency in Waltham Forest 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.