The Curious Goat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
The Curious Goat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Old Brewery Way, Walthamstow, E17 7FJ
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts The Curious Goat 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% | ← The Curious Goat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Curious Goat 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 Curious Goat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrobbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Armstrong Audio Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Albany Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about The Curious Goat
What is The Curious Goat's food hygiene rating?
The Curious Goat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 17 December 2024.
Is The Curious Goat 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Curious Goat last inspected?
The Curious Goat was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 Curious Goat?
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 The Curious Goat 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 The Curious Goat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects The Curious Goat 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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