Abi Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Abi Food & Wine 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 12 July 2024, more than 2 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: 7 Chigwell Road, E18 1LR
How it compares in Redbridge
In Redbridge, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Abi Food & Wine 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% | ← Abi Food & Wine | |
| 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 Abi Food & Wine 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 Abi Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Ark Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ana's cakes and coffee Other catering premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Argos Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Bare Brew Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Beal High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Abi Food & Wine
What is Abi Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Abi Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Redbridge Council on 12 July 2024.
Is Abi Food & Wine 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 Abi Food & Wine last inspected?
Abi Food & Wine was last inspected on 12 July 2024, more than 2 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 Abi Food & Wine?
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 Abi Food & Wine compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,783 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Abi Food & Wine holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Abi Food & Wine 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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