Ifood Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Redbridge
Ifood Chinese Takeaway holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 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: 319 Ley Street, IG1 4AA
How it compares in Redbridge
A 2 is rare: only 38 of 1,781 rated places in Redbridge score this low, about one in 47. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ← Ifood Chinese Takeaway | |
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Ifood Chinese Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Ifood Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Qasr Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Al Falah Halal Meats Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Arabian Lounge trading as AL’s Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| ANP Pharma (London) Ltd Other catering premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 553 London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Adana Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Al-Falah Sunflower Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Balfour Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Ifood Chinese Takeaway
What is Ifood Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Ifood Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Redbridge Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Ifood Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Ifood Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Ifood Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 months 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 Ifood Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ifood Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Ifood Chinese Takeaway holds a 2. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Ifood Chinese Takeaway 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 2 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 Redbridge, 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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