Mitie at Woodbury Unit food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Waltham Forest
Mitie at Woodbury Unit 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
The rating dates from 6 March 2026, 4 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: Woodbury Unit 178 James Lane, Leytonstone, E11 1NU
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Mitie at Woodbury Unit 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% | ← Mitie at Woodbury Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mitie at Woodbury Unit 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 Mitie at Woodbury Unit, 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 | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Attentive Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Ashbridge Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery at Peterhouse Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Bayer Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bare Brew Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Mitie at Woodbury Unit
What is Mitie at Woodbury Unit's food hygiene rating?
Mitie at Woodbury Unit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Mitie at Woodbury Unit 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 Mitie at Woodbury Unit last inspected?
Mitie at Woodbury Unit was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Mitie at Woodbury Unit?
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 Mitie at Woodbury Unit 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 Mitie at Woodbury Unit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Mitie at Woodbury Unit 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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