Food hygiene ratings in Waltham Forest
Our data holds 1,978 food businesses in Waltham Forest, rated between 2023-08-17 and 2026-08-08. 47.6% (941) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 219 (11.1%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Waltham Forest 325th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Waltham Forest
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 941 | 47.6% |
| 4 (good) | 433 | 21.9% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 270 | 13.7% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 28 | 1.4% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 127 | 6.4% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 64 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting inspection | 59 | 3% |
| Exempt | 56 | 2.8% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 598 | 44.8% |
| Retailers - other | 584 | 37.2% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 | 35.7% |
| Caring Premises | 160 | 80.6% |
| School/college/university | 91 | 54.9% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 | 60.2% |
| Other catering premises | 57 | 71.9% |
| Mobile caterer | 41 | 78% |
Food businesses rated per month in Waltham Forest
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Waltham Forest
The 20 most recent of 219. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Restaurant | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E4 6AN |
| Mr P – Taste Of Africa | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E10 6QE |
| Meal Rush/Shawarma Farmers | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-25 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | E17 6JQ |
| Dubai Vapes | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-25 | Retailers - other | E17 4AT |
| Spice Bazaar Curry and Grill/Oriental Star Chinese | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E17 7PJ |
| Ghara | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-21 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E10 7QP |
| Hainault Road Supermarket | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-20 | Retailers - other | E11 1EA |
| Bliss Stop | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-18 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | E17 6JG |
| Dixy Fried Chicken | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-18 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | E17 8DH |
| Side Street | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-18 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E17 9AP |
| Cake Inn | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-16 | Retailers - other | E17 7AD |
| Chicken and Co | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-04 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E10 7LA |
| Ginger-Woo/Sushi & Bento/Lunch Box & Biryani's | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-04 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E17 5JF |
| Nungua Market Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E4 6ST |
| Acme Tacos at 40ft Brewery Blackhorse | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E17 5RB |
| Ottomans | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E17 3LL |
| Bombay Kebab Original | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-20 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | E11 4JU |
| Easy Shop | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-20 | Retailers - other | E17 6HE |
| Ozan Bakery | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-20 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | E17 7PJ |
| Riggs Lounge | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-17 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E10 7QN |
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Questions about Waltham Forest
How many food businesses in Waltham Forest are rated 5 (very good)?
941 of 1,978 food businesses in Waltham Forest (47.6%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-08.
Which food businesses in Waltham Forest are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
219 food businesses in Waltham Forest are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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