Admiral food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Admiral 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 31 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: 196 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7JH
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Admiral 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% | ← Admiral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 428 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 130 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Admiral 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 Admiral, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Barclay's Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Afrobbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aspens at Thomas Gamuel Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Aramark at Waltham Forest College Cafes School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Admiral
What is Admiral's food hygiene rating?
Admiral has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 31 December 2024.
Is Admiral 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 Admiral last inspected?
Admiral was last inspected on 31 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 Admiral?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Admiral compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,864 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Admiral is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Admiral 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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