Midland News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Midland News holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Post Office 674 High Road Leyton, Leyton, E10 6JP
How it compares in Waltham Forest
In Waltham Forest, 51% of rated places manage a 5, so Midland News sits behind roughly 1,376 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ← Midland News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Midland News 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 Midland News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| 7 in One Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Barclay Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Albany Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Atdheu Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aspray House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Albert & Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Midland News
What is Midland News's food hygiene rating?
Midland News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Waltham Forest Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Midland News safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Midland News last inspected?
Midland News was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 Midland News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Midland News 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 Midland News holds a 3. 267 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Midland News 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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