Prime Cash and Carry London food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Prime Cash and Carry London 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 3 November 2025, 8 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: 24 Rigg Approach, Leyton, E10 7QN
How it compares in Waltham Forest
In Waltham Forest, 51% of rated places manage a 5, so Prime Cash and Carry London 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% | ← Prime Cash and Carry London | |
| 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 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 Prime Cash and Carry London 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 Prime Cash and Carry London, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accra Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Alphakids Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Afrobbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Albany Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Prime Cash and Carry London
What is Prime Cash and Carry London's food hygiene rating?
Prime Cash and Carry London has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 3 November 2025.
Is Prime Cash and Carry London 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 Prime Cash and Carry London last inspected?
Prime Cash and Carry London was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 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 Prime Cash and Carry London?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prime Cash and Carry London 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 Prime Cash and Carry London holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Prime Cash and Carry London 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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Prime Cash and Carry London is one of 416 rated food businesses in Leyton. See every hygiene rating in Leyton →
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