Waltham Forest has 1,917 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.0 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
72% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 50% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.8 across 91 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 33% of food businesses in Waltham Forest.
279 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
151 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newham | 2,345 | 3.9/5 | 48% |
| Redbridge | 1,659 | 4.3/5 | 63% |
| Waltham Abbey | 149 | 4.7/5 | 78% |
There are currently 1,917 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Waltham Forest, out of 609,065 rated establishments across the UK.
In Waltham Forest, the average hygiene rating is 4.0/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 50% of rated businesses in Waltham Forest hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Waltham Forest are carried out by Waltham 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 Forest was last updated on 16 April 2026.