SNS Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
SNS Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: Post Office 48 James Lane, Leyton, E10 6HZ
How it compares in Waltham Forest
In Waltham Forest, 51% of rated places manage a 5, so SNS Local sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ← SNS Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 SNS Local 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 SNS Local, 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 | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| 7 in One Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Ashbridge Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Attentive Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Adeza Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Atdheu Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about SNS Local
What is SNS Local's food hygiene rating?
SNS Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 29 July 2025.
Is SNS Local safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was SNS Local last inspected?
SNS Local was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 SNS Local?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SNS Local compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, while SNS Local holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects SNS Local 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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SNS Local is one of 416 rated food businesses in Leyton. See every hygiene rating in Leyton →
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