St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Redbridge
St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 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: 127 Snakes Lane East, IG8 7HX
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) among the 1,176 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 | 1,176 | 66% | ← St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) 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 St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma supermarket Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Belgique (Woodford) Ltd Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bread and Marmalade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bridge Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2018 |
| Bancroft Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2023 |
| Anglers Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Avon House School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Blackstone Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf)
What is St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf)'s food hygiene rating?
St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 10 January 2025.
Is St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) last inspected?
St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf)?
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 St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects St Barnabas Church (The Spare Loaf) 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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