Amara Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
Amara Bakery 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: 31 - 33 Old Church Road, Chingford, E4 6SJ
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Amara Bakery 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% | ← Amara Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 428 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 130 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Amara Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Barrel & Havana Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| A406 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| 1 The Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Amara Bakery
What is Amara Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Amara Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Amara Bakery 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 Amara Bakery last inspected?
Amara Bakery was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
How does Amara Bakery compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,864 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Amara Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Amara Bakery 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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