The Community Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
The Community Larder 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 20 April 2026, 2 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: 501 Hale End Road, Chingford, E4 9PT
How it compares in Waltham Forest
In Waltham Forest, 51% of rated places manage a 5, so The Community Larder 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% | ← The Community Larder | |
| 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 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 The Community Larder 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 The Community Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biba and Wren Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| 1 The Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Barrel & Havana Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Community Larder
What is The Community Larder's food hygiene rating?
The Community Larder has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 20 April 2026.
Is The Community Larder 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 The Community Larder last inspected?
The Community Larder was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 The Community Larder?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Community Larder 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 The Community Larder holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects The Community Larder 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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