Smart Buns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
Smart Buns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 11 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 7 Market Parade Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 6DY
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Smart Buns among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Smart Buns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 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 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 Smart Buns 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 Smart Buns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery Caring Premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Armstrong Audio Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Afrobbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aramark at Waltham Forest College Cafes School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Smart Buns
What is Smart Buns's food hygiene rating?
Smart Buns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 11 May 2024.
Is Smart Buns 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smart Buns last inspected?
Smart Buns was last inspected on 11 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Smart Buns?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smart Buns compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Smart Buns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Smart Buns 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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