The Galley food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waltham Forest
The Galley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 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: 213 Fulbourne Road, Walthamstow, E17 4HD
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts The Galley 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% | ← The Galley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Galley 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 The Galley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark at Waltham Forest College Cafes School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aytun Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Afters Walthamstow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bayer Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Alpha Steps Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 1st Stepping Stones Nursery at Peterhouse Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| 1 The Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Galley
What is The Galley's food hygiene rating?
The Galley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 18 July 2024.
Is The Galley 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Galley last inspected?
The Galley was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 The Galley?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Galley 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 The Galley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects The Galley 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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