Cluck and smash food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Redbridge
Cluck and smash holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very 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: 362 High Road, IG8 0XQ
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Cluck and smash 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% | ← Cluck and smash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cluck and smash 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 Cluck and smash, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon House School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bread and Marmalade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Belgique (Woodford) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Woodlands Woodford Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Aroma supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Brookfield House School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Bancrofts School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Cluck and smash
What is Cluck and smash's food hygiene rating?
Cluck and smash has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Cluck and smash 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cluck and smash last inspected?
Cluck and smash was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 23 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 Cluck and smash?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cluck and smash compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,783 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Cluck and smash is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Cluck and smash 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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