Bens News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Bens News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 211 Church Road, Leyton, E10 7BQ
How it compares in Waltham Forest
In Waltham Forest, 51% of rated places manage a 5, so Bens News sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ← Bens News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 131 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bens News none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bens News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Albert & Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| 4Degrees C Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| 7 in One Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
Questions about Bens News
What is Bens News's food hygiene rating?
Bens News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 7 March 2024.
Is Bens News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bens News last inspected?
Bens News was last inspected on 7 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bens News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bens News compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Bens News holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Bens News 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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