Chisom Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Chisom Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 87 Colworth Road, Leytonstone, E11 1JA
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Chisom Express 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% | ← Chisom Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chisom Express 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 Chisom Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbridge Lodge Caring Premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Attentive Care Ltd Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Barclay Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Adeza Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| 7 in One Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Bare Brew Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Ashville Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Chisom Express
What is Chisom Express's food hygiene rating?
Chisom Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 27 July 2023.
Is Chisom Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chisom Express last inspected?
Chisom Express was last inspected on 27 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Chisom Express?
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 Chisom Express 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 Chisom Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Chisom Express 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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