Hugs & Mugs food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Hugs & Mugs 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 26 June 2023, more than 3 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: 37 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, E4 8LU
How it compares in Waltham Forest
In Waltham Forest, 51% of rated places manage a 5, so Hugs & Mugs 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% | ← Hugs & Mugs | |
| 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 Hugs & Mugs 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 Hugs & Mugs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel & Havana Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| A406 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Amara Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| 1 The Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Hugs & Mugs
What is Hugs & Mugs's food hygiene rating?
Hugs & Mugs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 26 June 2023.
Is Hugs & Mugs 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 Hugs & Mugs last inspected?
Hugs & Mugs was last inspected on 26 June 2023, more than 3 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 Hugs & Mugs?
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 Hugs & Mugs 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 Hugs & Mugs holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Hugs & Mugs 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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