Tropical Island food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waltham Forest
Tropical Island 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 19 March 2025, 15 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: 57A Hainault Road, Leytonstone, E11 1EA
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Tropical Island 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% | ← Tropical Island | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Tropical Island 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 Tropical Island, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 in One Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Albert & Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Adeza Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd at Barclay Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ashville Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Ashwood House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Tropical Island
What is Tropical Island's food hygiene rating?
Tropical Island has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Tropical Island 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 Tropical Island last inspected?
Tropical Island was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 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 Tropical Island?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Tropical Island 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 Tropical Island is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Tropical Island 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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