Fore Street Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Enfield
Fore Street Express holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 269 Fore Street, London, N18 2TY
How it compares in Enfield
A 1 is rare: only 93 of 2,114 rated places in Enfield score this low, about one in 23. By contrast 59% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,248 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 442 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 97 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ← Fore Street Express | |
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Very good
- 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 Fore Street Express the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Fore Street Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Place Nursery Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Al's Cafe O/s MOT Centre Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Andrews Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Askin Organization Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Fore Street Express
What is Fore Street Express's food hygiene rating?
Fore Street Express has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Enfield Council on 14 September 2025.
Is Fore Street Express safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Fore Street Express last inspected?
Fore Street Express was last inspected on 14 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fore Street Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Fore Street Express compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, while Fore Street Express holds a 1. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Fore Street 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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Is this your business?
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 Enfield, 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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