Loxford General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Loxford General Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 2018, more than 8 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: 42 Loxford Lane, IG1 2PJ
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Loxford General Store 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% | ← Loxford General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Loxford General Store 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 Loxford General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anteiku Coffeeshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Afters Ilford Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Angel Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Abbey Children's Centre Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd T/A Hapag Lloyd Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Barking Abbey Comprehensive Lower School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
Questions about Loxford General Store
What is Loxford General Store's food hygiene rating?
Loxford General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 26 June 2018.
Is Loxford General Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loxford General Store last inspected?
Loxford General Store was last inspected on 26 June 2018, more than 8 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 Loxford General Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loxford General Store compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Loxford General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Loxford General Store 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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