Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 August 2024, 23 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: Lea Bridge Library 382 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7HU
How it compares in Waltham Forest
In Waltham Forest, 51% of rated places manage a 5, so Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ← Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library 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 Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Afrobbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Albert & Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
Questions about Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library
What is Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library's food hygiene rating?
Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library last inspected?
Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 23 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 Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Blend + Roast at Lea Bridge Library 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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