Primrose food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Waltham Forest
Primrose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Primrose was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
74% of rated food businesses in Waltham Forest score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Waltham Forest ratings →
Address: 38 Primrose Road, Leyton, E10 5EE
How this rating has changed
Primrose was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Primrose among the 939 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 939 | 51% | ← Primrose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 431 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 269 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 126 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 66 | 4% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Primrose 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 Primrose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert & Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Albany Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| 7 in One Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| 4Degrees C Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Adeza Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
Questions about Primrose
What is Primrose's food hygiene rating?
Primrose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Primrose 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Primrose last inspected?
Primrose was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Primrose?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Primrose compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,859 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Primrose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Primrose 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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Primrose is one of 416 rated food businesses in Leyton. See every hygiene rating in Leyton →
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