Lambs Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
Lambs Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 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: 891 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DS
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Lambs Cafe 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% | ← Lambs Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lambs Cafe 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 Lambs Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd at Barclay Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bayer Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bargo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery at Peterhouse Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| BBQ Xpress Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Lambs Cafe
What is Lambs Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lambs Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Lambs Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lambs Cafe last inspected?
Lambs Cafe was last inspected on 3 February 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 Lambs Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lambs Cafe 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 Lambs Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Lambs Cafe 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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