Ferry Boat Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Waltham Forest
Ferry Boat Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: The Ferry Boat Inn Public House 1 Ferry Lane, N17 9NG
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Ferry Boat Inn 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% | ← Ferry Boat Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ferry Boat Inn 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 Ferry Boat Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambrosia quality food ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Absolutely Cupcakes Limited Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Aksoy Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Adana Sofrasi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2026 |
Questions about Ferry Boat Inn
What is Ferry Boat Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ferry Boat Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Ferry Boat Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ferry Boat Inn last inspected?
Ferry Boat Inn was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Ferry Boat Inn?
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 Ferry Boat Inn 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 Ferry Boat Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Ferry Boat Inn 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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