Food hygiene ratings handed to two Waltham Forest takeaways

By Joseph Hook, data reporter
Published 27th Jan 2023, 11:33 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Waltham Forest’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Waltham Forest’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Fu Lam, at 215 Forest Road, Walthamstow was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on December 22.

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And Mr. Pretzels, at 45 Selborne Walk, Walthamstow was given a score of three on December 22.

It means that of Waltham Forest's 246 takeaways with ratings, 77 (31%) have ratings of five and 18 (7%) have zero ratings.