Waltham Abbey has 151 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% 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.
14 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
13 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2,391 | 4.5/5 | 73% |
| Waltham Forest | 1,947 | 4/5 | 50% |
| Harlow | 545 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Hoddesdon | 265 | 4.9/5 | 89% |
| Loughton | 217 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Fleet | 201 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
There are currently 151 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Waltham Abbey, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Waltham Abbey, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 78% 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 13 May 2026.