Habitz food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Habitz holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 April 2025, 15 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: 8 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 4PH
How it compares in Waltham Forest
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 1,865 rated places in Waltham Forest score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 51% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ← Habitz | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Habitz the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Habitz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Aramark at Waltham Forest College Cafes School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Afrobbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Atdheu Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Habitz
What is Habitz's food hygiene rating?
Habitz has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Waltham Forest Council on 7 April 2025.
Is Habitz safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Habitz last inspected?
Habitz was last inspected on 7 April 2025, 15 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 Habitz?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Habitz 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 Habitz holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Habitz 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Waltham Forest, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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