Al Bader food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
Al Bader holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Al Bader was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 96 High Road Leyton, Stratford, E15 2BP
How it compares in Waltham Forest
A 1 is rare: only 131 of 1,865 rated places in Waltham Forest score this low, about one in 14. By contrast 51% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 131 | 7% | ← Al Bader | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Al Bader the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Al Bader, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adagio Aparthotel Stratford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| Appetite London Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| A&S Grocers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| 4Degrees C Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| All Star Lanes - Unit LC01 (Bowling Alley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Albert & Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Adeza Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
Questions about Al Bader
What is Al Bader's food hygiene rating?
Al Bader has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Waltham Forest Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Al Bader safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Al Bader last inspected?
Al Bader was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Al Bader?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Bader 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 Al Bader holds a 1. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Al Bader 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Waltham Forest, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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