Food hygiene ratings in Leytonstone
There are 262 food businesses in Leytonstone with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Waltham Forest Council. A further 17 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Leytonstone
52% of rated businesses in Leytonstone hold the top score of 5, and 76% hold a 4 or better. 25 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Waltham Forest as a whole, 51% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Leytonstone is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 127 | 52% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 24% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 14% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 4% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 5% |
Lowest-rated places in Leytonstone
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Express Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 11 November 2025 |
| Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital Caring Premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| Bombay Kebab Original Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 June 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Leytonstone Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
| Elior UK at Whipps Cross Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 April 2026 |
| Gospodina Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 March 2026 |
| MUM LIKES THAI FOOD-Leytonstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
| O42 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Outlook Care Caring Premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Leytonstone
How many food businesses in Leytonstone have a hygiene rating?
262 food businesses in Leytonstone have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Waltham Forest Council. 245 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Leytonstone?
52% of rated businesses in Leytonstone hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Leytonstone?
25 food businesses in Leytonstone hold a rating of 2 or below, including 12 rated 0 and 10 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Leytonstone?
Environmental health officers at Waltham Forest Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Waltham Forest
- Walthamstow 771 places
- Leyton 416 places
- Chingford 349 places
- Stratford 34 places
Food businesses in Leytonstone
- 13 Express 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- 7 Star Traders 3 - Generally satisfactory
- A&S Grocers 5 - Very good
- Acacia Nursery School 5 - Very good
- Acheason Chemist Exempt
- Adana 4 - Good
- Adeza Care Homes Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alam Bakes 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aldi Stores 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Almasara Lebanese Grill 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Alo Eats 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Amanah Caterers 4 - Good
- Amit News at Leytonestone Post Office 5 - Very good
- Art e pasta 4 - Good
- Ashbridge Lodge 5 - Very good
- Ashville Care Home 5 - Very good
- Attentive Care Ltd 5 - Very good
- Azhar Academy Primary & Nursery School 5 - Very good
- B&M Store 4 - Good
- Baithak 804 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bangkok Belly 4 - Good
- Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Big Boy Burgers 4 - Good
- Blancos Cafe 4 - Good
- Boat House Kiosk 5 - Very good
- Bocca Bocca 5 - Very good
- Bombay Kebab & Catering 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Bombay Kebab Original 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Bright Horizons Leytonstone Day Nursery and Preschool 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.