Chingford Rugby Club

Chingford Rugby Club is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Chingford Rugby Football Club 291 Waltham Way, Chingford, London, E4 8AQ, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 25 — major improvement needed), structural compliance (scored 25 — major improvement needed), and confidence in management (scored 30 — major 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 1,774 registered food businesses, of which 69% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Waltham Forest is 3.9 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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. 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.