Empire BBQ food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Waltham Forest
Empire BBQ holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 9 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.
Address: 6 Station Road, Chingford, E4 7BE
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Empire BBQ among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 51% | ← Empire BBQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Empire BBQ 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 Empire BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Cakes Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Barney's Sea Food Mobile caterer | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Bar One Twenty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Cafe 73 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Empire BBQ
What is Empire BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Empire BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Empire BBQ safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Empire BBQ last inspected?
Empire BBQ was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 9 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 Empire BBQ?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Empire BBQ compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Empire BBQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Empire BBQ 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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