The Cafe @Loxford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redbridge
The Cafe @Loxford 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 6 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Loxford Polyclinic, 417 Ilford Lane, IG1 2SN
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts The Cafe @Loxford among the 1,181 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,181 | 66% | ← The Cafe @Loxford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 270 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 207 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 82 | 5% | ||
| 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 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 The Cafe @Loxford 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 Cafe @Loxford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anteiku Coffeeshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Afters Ilford Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Angel Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Abbey Children's Centre Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Barking Abbey Comprehensive Lower School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Albert Road Children’s Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about The Cafe @Loxford
What is The Cafe @Loxford's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe @Loxford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 6 July 2023.
Is The Cafe @Loxford 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 The Cafe @Loxford last inspected?
The Cafe @Loxford was last inspected on 6 July 2023, more than 3 years 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 The Cafe @Loxford?
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 The Cafe @Loxford compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,783 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe @Loxford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects The Cafe @Loxford 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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