Linguini Restaurant food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Redbridge
Linguini Restaurant holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the business and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Linguini Restaurant was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hainault Forest Golf Course, Romford Road, IG7 4QW
How it compares in Redbridge
A 1 is rare: only 82 of 1,783 rated places in Redbridge score this low, about one in 22. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,181 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 82 | 5% | ← Linguini Restaurant | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 378 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Linguini Restaurant the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Linguini Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 Cafe and Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Bambino Nursery Chigwell Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees Christian Pre-school Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bhais Dessert Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Aren's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Chigwell Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| 12th Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Linguini Restaurant
What is Linguini Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Linguini Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Redbridge Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Linguini Restaurant safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Linguini Restaurant last inspected?
Linguini Restaurant was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Linguini Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Linguini Restaurant compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,783 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Linguini Restaurant holds a 1. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Linguini Restaurant 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Redbridge, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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