What is the average food hygiene rating in E17?

The average food hygiene rating in the E17 postcode area of Waltham Forest is 3.93 out of 5, across 762 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in E17 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

371 food businesses in the E17 postcode area of Waltham Forest hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 48.7% of the 762 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

How many food businesses in E17 have a low hygiene rating?

101 food businesses in the E17 postcode area of Waltham Forest are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 27 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 E17 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the E17 postcode area of Waltham Forest (827 establishments on record, 762 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 E17

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the E17 postcode area of Waltham Forest hold an average food hygiene rating of 3.93/5, with 48.7% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 827 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

E17 (Waltham Forest) has 371 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 762 rated premises (48.7%). 101 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.

Rating distribution in E17

5★ Very Good

371 (48.7%)

4★ Good

186 (24.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

104 (13.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

12 (1.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

62 (8.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

27 (3.5%)

Plus 38 awaiting inspection and 27 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in E17: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in E17?: The average food hygiene rating in the E17 postcode area of Waltham Forest is 3.93 out of 5, across 762 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in E17 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 371 food businesses in the E17 postcode area of Waltham Forest hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 48.7% of the 762 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
How many food businesses in E17 have a low hygiene rating?: 101 food businesses in the E17 postcode area of Waltham Forest are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 27 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 E17 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the E17 postcode area of Waltham Forest (827 establishments on record, 762 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.

Top-rated places in E17

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
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
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
Walthamstow Montessori SchoolSchool/college/university · Penrhyn Hall Walthamstow Montessori School Penrhyn Avenue, Walthamstow, London · E17 5DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Unique Child Day NurseryCaring Premises · 45 Manor Road, Walthamstow, London · E17 5RY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
GS Boutique CakesRetailers - other · E17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
East London Brewing CompanyManufacturers/packers · Unit 2 Lockwood Way, Walthamstow, London · E17 5RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Hackney Church Brewery Co.Pub/bar/nightclub · 101B Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London · E17 6DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
St Patrick's Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Patricks Catholic Primary School 1 Longfield Avenue, Walthamstow, London · E17 7DP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Wild Grains at YonderRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · C And S Works Unit 4 Hookers Road, Walthamstow, London · E17 6DP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026

Places needing improvement in E17

AmbalaRetailers - other · 490 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London · E17 9AH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 March 2026
Super Grows FoodsRetailers - other · 235 - 237 High Street, Walthamstow, London · E17 7BH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
Easy ShopRetailers - other · 213 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London · E17 6HE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 November 2025
Mega BiteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 195 High Street, Walthamstow, London · E17 7BX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 February 2026
European MarketRetailers - other · 312 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London · E17 9PX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 November 2025
E17 KebabishTakeaway/sandwich shop · 41 Palmerston Road, Walthamstow, London · E17 6PR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
S K ExpressRetailers - other · 84 Brookscroft Road, Walthamstow, London · E17 4JR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Best @ Less StoreRetailers - other · 520 - 522 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London · E17 4NB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 827 real Food Standards Agency records for the E17 postcode area, of which 762 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.