Waltham Abbey has 152 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 79% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 21 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 32% of food businesses in Waltham Abbey.
13 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
8 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2,443 | 4.5/5 | 73% |
| Waltham Forest | 1,993 | 3.9/5 | 49% |
| Harlow | 550 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
| Hoddesdon | 268 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Loughton | 221 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Fleet | 207 | 4.8/5 | 82% |
There are currently 152 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Waltham Abbey, out of 637,494 rated establishments across the UK.
In Waltham Abbey, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 79% of rated businesses in Waltham Abbey hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Waltham Abbey are carried out by Epping Forest. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Waltham Abbey was last updated on 30 June 2026.