Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Waltham Forest
Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Whittingham Primary Academy 340 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, E17 5QX
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy among the 949 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy 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 Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Armstrong Audio Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| A406 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Aksoy Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Ambrosia quality food ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy
What is Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy last inspected?
Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months 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 Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Taylorshaw at Whittingham Primary Academy 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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