Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Waltham Forest
Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the care premises requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 May 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Only 13% of rated food businesses in Waltham Forest score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Waltham Forest ratings →
Address: Whipps Cross University Hospital Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone, E11 1NR
How it compares in Waltham Forest
A 0 is rare: only 66 of 1,859 rated places in Waltham Forest score this low, about one in 28. By contrast 51% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 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% | ← Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd at Barclay Primary School School/college/university | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Attentive Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Ashbridge Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery at Peterhouse Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Bargo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital
What is Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Waltham Forest Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The care premises may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital last inspected?
Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital was last inspected on 28 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,859 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital holds a 0. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Barts Health at Whipps Cross Hospital and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Waltham Forest, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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