Taste of Lankians food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redbridge
Taste of Lankians 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
The rating dates from 28 November 2013, more than 12 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: 96 Ley Street, IG1 4BX
How it compares in Redbridge
A 0 is rare: only 5 of 1,781 rated places in Redbridge score this low, about one in 356. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Taste of Lankians |
A further 371 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major 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 Taste of Lankians 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 Taste of Lankians, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Balfour Nursery Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Banana Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| AX Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Albert Road Children’s Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Ashwood House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Taste of Lankians
What is Taste of Lankians's food hygiene rating?
Taste of Lankians has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Redbridge Council on 28 November 2013.
Is Taste of Lankians 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 Taste of Lankians last inspected?
Taste of Lankians was last inspected on 28 November 2013, more than 12 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 Taste of Lankians?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taste of Lankians compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Taste of Lankians holds a 0. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Taste of Lankians 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 Redbridge, 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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Understanding this rating
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