Buller and Rice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redbridge
Buller and Rice 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 4 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6-7 Station Parade, High Street, E11 1QF
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Buller and Rice 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% | ← Buller and Rice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Buller and Rice 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 Buller and Rice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Brew Ltd Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| BBQ Express Wanstead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Ark Fish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Attentive Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Ashbridge Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Buller and Rice
What is Buller and Rice's food hygiene rating?
Buller and Rice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 4 October 2023.
Is Buller and Rice 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 Buller and Rice last inspected?
Buller and Rice was last inspected on 4 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Buller and Rice?
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 Buller and Rice compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Buller and Rice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Buller and Rice 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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