Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Waltham Forest
Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow 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
This is a fresh result: Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 45 Selborne Walk, Walthamstow, E17 7JR
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow 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% | ← Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow 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.
Questions about Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow
What is Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow's food hygiene rating?
Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow 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 Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow last inspected?
Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow?
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 Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow 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 Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Shah's Halal Food Walthamstow 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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