Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Waltham Forest
Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 September 2024, 21 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: Unit 2 Ravenswood Industrial Estate Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, E17 9HQ
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room 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% | ← Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room 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 Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Aramark at Waltham Forest College Cafes School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aytun Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Atdheu Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery at Peterhouse Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room
What is Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room's food hygiene rating?
Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 20 September 2024.
Is Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room last inspected?
Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room was last inspected on 20 September 2024, 21 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 Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room?
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 Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room 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 Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Pillars Brewery / Pillars Brewery Tap Room 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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