Shield of Faith Ministries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Shield of Faith Ministries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: Shield Of Faith Church 33 Penrhyn Crescent, Walthamstow, E17 5BH
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Shield of Faith Ministries 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% | ← Shield of Faith Ministries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shield of Faith Ministries 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 Shield of Faith Ministries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aramark at Waltham Forest College Cafes School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aytun Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Barney's Pie & Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Barkat Catering & Events/Dessert Wala Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bayer Food Centre Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Shield of Faith Ministries
What is Shield of Faith Ministries's food hygiene rating?
Shield of Faith Ministries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Shield of Faith Ministries 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shield of Faith Ministries last inspected?
Shield of Faith Ministries was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Shield of Faith Ministries?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shield of Faith Ministries 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 Shield of Faith Ministries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Shield of Faith Ministries 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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