4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Waltham Forest
4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 June 2026, 2 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.
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: The Hare And Hounds Public House 278 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7LD
How this rating has changed
4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds was re-inspected on 13 June 2026 and held its rating of 0.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 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% | ← 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent 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 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds 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 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Afrobbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds
What is 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds's food hygiene rating?
4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Waltham Forest Council on 13 June 2026.
Is 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds last inspected?
4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds was last inspected on 13 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 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent 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 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds 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 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds holds a 0. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects 4Chi Food Fusion/4Chi Soul Food at The Hare & Hounds 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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