Food hygiene ratings in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest inspects and rates 1,981 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,859 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 122 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Waltham Forest
Standards here are mixed: 51% of rated businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top score of 5, and 74% hold a 4 or better. 220 businesses, 12% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 939 | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 431 | 23% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 269 | 14% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 126 | 7% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 66 | 4% |
Towns in Waltham Forest
Food hygiene ratings for each town Waltham Forest inspects.
- Walthamstow 771 places
- Leyton 416 places
- Chingford 349 places
- Leytonstone 262 places
- Stratford 34 places
Recently inspected in Waltham Forest
The most recent inspections published by Waltham Forest, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peeld | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Ginger-Woo/Lunch Box & Biryani/Kuai Manu | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 - Good | 29 August 2026 |
| Caramel Patisserie | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Certified Alkaline Shack | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Vujon Indian Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 August 2026 |
| Costa Coffee | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Morley's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2026 |
| Arsenal Football Youth Acadamy | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Primrose | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Respite Children's Centre | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Amanah Caterers | Other catering premises | 4 - Good | 10 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Waltham Forest
The lowest-rated food businesses in Waltham Forest are listed below. 66 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 126 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 July 2026 |
| Mr P – Taste Of Africa | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 July 2026 |
| Dubai Vapes | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 25 July 2026 |
| Sabel Food | Other catering premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Moonlight Events & Lola Frozen Food Ltd | Manufacturers/packers | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 July 2026 |
| Cake Inn | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 July 2026 |
| Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 June 2026 |
| Bombay Kebab Original | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 June 2026 |
| Easy Shop | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 June 2026 |
| Ozan Bakery | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 June 2026 |
| Kenny’s Menu Catering and Services | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 June 2026 |
| 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 June 2026 |
| Friends Lounge 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| Chicken Valley | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 4 June 2026 |
| European Market | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 4 June 2026 |
| Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital | Caring Premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| Elior UK at Whipps Cross Hospital | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 23 May 2026 |
| Aslan & Son's Food Store | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 May 2026 |
| Daddy's Kebab | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 2 May 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Waltham Forest
How many food businesses does Waltham Forest rate?
Waltham Forest publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,981 businesses, of which 1,859 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Waltham Forest?
51% of rated businesses in Waltham Forest hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Waltham Forest have a bad hygiene rating?
220 food businesses in Waltham Forest hold a rating of 2 or below, including 66 rated 0 and 126 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Waltham Forest?
Environmental health officers employed by Waltham Forest carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Waltham Forest
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-02. Browse all UK councils →