The Coven of Wiches food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Waltham Forest
The Coven of Wiches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 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: 5 - 6 Antique City 98 - 100A Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3HX
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts The Coven of Wiches 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 Coven of Wiches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Coven of Wiches 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 Coven of Wiches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Food Centre Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Aramark at Waltham Forest College Cafes School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery at Peterhouse Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Aytun Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bargo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
Questions about The Coven of Wiches
What is The Coven of Wiches's food hygiene rating?
The Coven of Wiches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 29 January 2025.
Is The Coven of Wiches 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coven of Wiches last inspected?
The Coven of Wiches was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Coven of Wiches?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coven of Wiches 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 Coven of Wiches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects The Coven of Wiches 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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