Primark food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Primark 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 11 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 129-133 High Road, IG1 1DE
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Primark among the 1,182 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,182 | 66% | ← Primark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 268 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 208 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 82 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 378 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 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 Primark 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 Primark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| AX Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Balfour Nursery Caring Premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Banana Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Ashwood House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Albert Road Children’s Centre Caring Premises | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Primark
What is Primark's food hygiene rating?
Primark has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 11 September 2023.
Is Primark 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 Primark last inspected?
Primark was last inspected on 11 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Primark?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Primark compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,783 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Primark is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Primark 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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