Blackhorse Lane Supermarket

Blackhorse Lane Supermarket is a retailers - other located at Blackhorse Lane Post Office 6 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HJ, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Waltham Forest oversees 1,992 registered food businesses, of which 71% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Waltham Forest is 4.0 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 4 to 1 since 27 February 2024. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.