Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This rating dates from 27 June 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Only 13% of rated food businesses in Waltham Forest score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Waltham Forest ratings →
Address: Unit 10 Lockwood Way, Walthamstow, E17 5RB
How this rating has changed
Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse was re-inspected on 27 June 2026 and held its rating of 0.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 0 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Waltham Forest
A 0 is rare: only 66 of 1,859 rated places in Waltham Forest score this low, about one in 28. 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 | 939 | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 431 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 269 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 126 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 66 | 4% | ← Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Aksoy Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Ambrosia quality food ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse
What is Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse's food hygiene rating?
Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Waltham Forest Council on 27 June 2026.
Is Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse last inspected?
Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse was last inspected on 27 June 2026, 2 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 Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,859 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse holds a 0. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse 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 0 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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