Bern's and the Beans food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
Bern's and the Beans 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
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 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: 37 Orford Road, Walthamstow, E17 9NL
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Bern's and the Beans 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% | ← Bern's and the Beans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 428 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 130 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 132 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 Bern's and the Beans 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 Bern's and the Beans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Atdheu Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Aytun Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Aramark at Waltham Forest College Cafes School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Bern's and the Beans
What is Bern's and the Beans's food hygiene rating?
Bern's and the Beans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Bern's and the Beans 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 Bern's and the Beans last inspected?
Bern's and the Beans was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 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 Bern's and the Beans?
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 Bern's and the Beans compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,864 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Bern's and the Beans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Bern's and the Beans 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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