553 London food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redbridge
553 London 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 19 November 2025, 7 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: The Cauliflower, 553 High Road, IG1 1TZ
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts 553 London 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% | ← 553 London | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 553 London 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 553 London, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adana Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Arabian Lounge trading as AL’s Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| ANP Pharma (London) Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Al Qasr Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Al Falah Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Aldborough Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Al-Falah Sunflower Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Barnardos Residential Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about 553 London
What is 553 London's food hygiene rating?
553 London has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 19 November 2025.
Is 553 London 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 553 London last inspected?
553 London was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 553 London?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 553 London compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and 553 London is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects 553 London 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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