Premier Hatch food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Premier Hatch holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 February 2024, 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: 50 Hatch Lane, Chingford, E4 6LQ
How it compares in Waltham Forest
In Waltham Forest, 51% of rated places manage a 5, so Premier Hatch sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ← Premier Hatch | |
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 131 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 131 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 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 Premier Hatch 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 Premier Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Breeze Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Barney's Sea Food Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Biba and Wren Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Aurora Cakes Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Brookfield House School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Premier Hatch
What is Premier Hatch's food hygiene rating?
Premier Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 6 February 2024.
Is Premier Hatch safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Hatch last inspected?
Premier Hatch was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Premier Hatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Premier Hatch compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Premier Hatch holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Premier Hatch 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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