Simple Fresh food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Simple Fresh holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Simple Fresh was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 241-243 High Road, IG1 1NE
How it compares in Redbridge
A 1 is rare: only 84 of 1,781 rated places in Redbridge score this low, about one in 21. 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% | ← Simple Fresh | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Simple Fresh the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Simple Fresh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Al-Falah Sunflower Pre-School Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Al Falah Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Balfour Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Albert Road Children’s Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| ANP Pharma (London) Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Simple Fresh
What is Simple Fresh's food hygiene rating?
Simple Fresh has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Redbridge Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Simple Fresh safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Simple Fresh last inspected?
Simple Fresh was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Simple Fresh?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Simple Fresh compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Simple Fresh holds a 1. 84 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Simple Fresh 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 1 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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