Canteen at Big Creative Education food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
Canteen at Big Creative Education 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 26 March 2025, 15 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: Bce Academy 38 Clifton Avenue, Walthamstow, E17 6HL
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Canteen at Big Creative Education 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% | ← Canteen at Big Creative Education | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Canteen at Big Creative Education 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 Canteen at Big Creative Education, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Audio Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Afrobbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Ambrosia quality food ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Canteen at Big Creative Education
What is Canteen at Big Creative Education's food hygiene rating?
Canteen at Big Creative Education has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Canteen at Big Creative Education 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 Canteen at Big Creative Education last inspected?
Canteen at Big Creative Education was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Canteen at Big Creative Education?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canteen at Big Creative Education 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 Canteen at Big Creative Education is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Canteen at Big Creative Education 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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