Nils food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Nils holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: 279 New North Road, IG6 3DX
How it compares in Redbridge
In Redbridge, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Nils sits behind roughly 1,181 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,181 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ← Nils | |
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Nils 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 Nils, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambino Nursery Hainault Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Bealonians Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees Christian Pre-school Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Apna Heritage Catering Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Anjuman - E Shehabi (East London) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Capricho Portugese Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Bambino Nursery Chigwell Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Nils
What is Nils's food hygiene rating?
Nils has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Redbridge Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Nils 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nils last inspected?
Nils was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months 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 Nils?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nils compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,783 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Nils holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Nils 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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Understanding this rating
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Nils is one of 58 rated food businesses in Hainault. See every hygiene rating in Hainault →
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