What is the average food hygiene rating in Waltham Forest?

The average food hygiene rating in Waltham Forest is 3.99 out of 5, across 1,843 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Waltham Forest compare with the national average for food hygiene?

51.1% of rated premises in Waltham Forest hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 28.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Waltham Forest 326 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Waltham Forest have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

942 food businesses in Waltham Forest hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 51.1% of the 1,843 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Waltham Forest have a low hygiene rating?

223 food businesses in Waltham Forest are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 63 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Waltham Forest food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Waltham Forest (1,983 establishments on record, 1,843 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Waltham Forest

In Waltham Forest, 51.1% of 1,843 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 3.99/5. These figures cover 1,983 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Waltham Forest has 942 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,843 rated premises (51.1%). 223 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

5★ share: 51.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -28.6 pp
National rank: 326 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Waltham Forest

5★ Very Good

942 (51.1%)

4★ Good

412 (22.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

266 (14.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

31 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

129 (7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

63 (3.4%)

Plus 84 awaiting inspection and 56 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 84 awaiting inspection and 56 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Waltham Forest: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Waltham Forest?: The average food hygiene rating in Waltham Forest is 3.99 out of 5, across 1,843 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Waltham Forest compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 51.1% of rated premises in Waltham Forest hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 28.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Waltham Forest 326 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Waltham Forest have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 942 food businesses in Waltham Forest hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 51.1% of the 1,843 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Waltham Forest have a low hygiene rating?: 223 food businesses in Waltham Forest are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 63 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Waltham Forest food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Waltham Forest (1,983 establishments on record, 1,843 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Waltham Forest

Top-rated places in Waltham Forest

The Royal ForestHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Royal Forest Premier Inn 4 Rangers Road, Chingford, London · E4 7QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Willow Tree NurseryCaring Premises · 400A Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London · E17 9AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Church Hill Nursery SchoolCaring Premises · Church Hill Nursery School 47 Woodbury Road, Walthamstow, London · E17 9SB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
N Family Club LeytonstoneCaring Premises · The Bell Centre 3 Holloway Road, Leytonstone, London · E11 4LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Gokyuzu RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 42D Selborne Walk, Walthamstow, London · E17 7JR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Shah's Halal Food WalthamstowTakeaway/sandwich shop · 45 Selborne Walk, Walthamstow, London · E17 7JR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Sybourn Early Years & Excellence CentreSchool/college/university · Sybourn Early Excellence Centre 2A Perth Road, Leyton, London · E10 7PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Busy Bees ChingfordCaring Premises · Day Nursery 2 Larkswood Leisure Park 175 New Road, Chingford, London · E4 9EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
The Nappy GangCaring Premises · 4 Coronation Square, Leyton, London · E10 5UN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Hanoi KitchenMobile caterer · Unit 46f Leyton Industrial Village Argall Avenue, Leyton, London · E10 7QP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
HinodeMobile caterer · E10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Pizza S'Treat at The ChequersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Chequers Public House 145 High Street, Walthamstow, London · E17 7BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Waltham Forest

Chocolate VillaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 350 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London · E10 6QE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2026
AmbalaRetailers - other · 490 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London · E17 9AH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 March 2026
Perfect CuisineManufacturers/packers · Unit 10 Leyton Business Centre Etloe Road, Leyton, London · E10 7BT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 October 2025
Super Grows FoodsRetailers - other · 235 - 237 High Street, Walthamstow, London · E17 7BH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
GospodinaRetailers - other · Ground Floor 341 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London · E11 4JT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 March 2026
Palm and DesertRetailers - other · Ground Floor 298 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London · E10 5PW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 February 2026
Upfull Foodzone & Juice BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · Ground Floor 262 High Road Leytonstone, Leytonstone, London · E11 3HS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2025
Euro SupermarketRetailers - other · Ground Floor 624 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London · E10 6AP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,983 real Food Standards Agency records for Waltham Forest, of which 1,843 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.