Barrel & Havana food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Barrel & Havana holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: 230 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, E4 8JL
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Barrel & Havana 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% | ← Barrel & Havana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 425 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 130 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 62 | 3% |
A further 133 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Barrel & Havana 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 Barrel & Havana, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Amara Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| A406 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| 1 The Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Barrel & Havana
What is Barrel & Havana's food hygiene rating?
Barrel & Havana has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Barrel & Havana 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barrel & Havana last inspected?
Barrel & Havana was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Barrel & Havana?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barrel & Havana compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,863 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Barrel & Havana is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Barrel & Havana 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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