1,978 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.0 out of 5. 50.8% 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,978 registered food businesses for Waltham Forest. Of these, 1,855 have been rated under the FHRS. The area has room for improvement, with only 50.8% achieving the highest rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.0 out of 5. The snapshot contains 186 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Express | E11 4EL | 0 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Houn | E10 7LD | 0 | Jun 13, 2026 |
| A2A Services Ltd | E10 7QE | 0 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse | E17 5RB | 0 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Amanah Caterers | E11 3EY | 0 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Ambala | E17 9AH | 0 | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Ambrosia Supermarket | E17 7BX | 0 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Aslan & Son's Food Store | E10 6QA | 0 | May 22, 2026 |
| Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital | E11 1NR | 0 | May 28, 2026 |
| Best @ Less Store | E17 4NB | 0 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Blackhorse Food & Wine | E17 6HF | 0 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Bombay Kebab Original | E11 4JU | 0 | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Leytonstone Day Nursery and Presch | E11 1HX | 0 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Cake Inn | E17 7AD | 0 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Chicken Valley | E17 7JH | 0 | Jun 04, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 943 food businesses in Waltham Forest with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 50.8% 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.