SKV News & Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
SKV News & Wines 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 July 2024, 23 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: 208 High Road Leyton, Leyton, E10 5PS
How it compares in Waltham Forest
In Waltham Forest, 51% of rated places manage a 5, so SKV News & Wines 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% | ← SKV News & Wines | |
| 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 SKV News & Wines 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 SKV News & Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert & Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| 4Degrees C Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| A&S Grocers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| 7 in One Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Adeza Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Adagio Aparthotel Stratford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Appetite London Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| All Star Lanes - Unit LC01 (Bowling Alley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
Questions about SKV News & Wines
What is SKV News & Wines's food hygiene rating?
SKV News & Wines has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Waltham Forest Council on 17 July 2024.
Is SKV News & Wines 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 SKV News & Wines last inspected?
SKV News & Wines was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 SKV News & Wines?
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 SKV News & Wines 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 SKV News & Wines holds a 3. 267 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects SKV News & Wines 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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