The Hungry Cow Forest Gate

London

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Hungry Cow Forest Gate scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 4 March 2026 by Newham.

What does this rating mean?

The Hungry Cow Forest Gate in London has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

426 Katherine Road,
Forest Gate,
London,
E7 8NP

The Hungry Cow Forest Gate Hygiene Rating - 2/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Hungry Cow Forest Gate. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Hungry Cow Forest Gate?

Food hygiene at The Hungry Cow Forest Gate is inspected by Newham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.newham.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Hungry Cow Forest Gate

What is The Hungry Cow Forest Gate’s food hygiene rating?

The Hungry Cow Forest Gate has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 4 March 2026.

When was The Hungry Cow Forest Gate last inspected?

The Hungry Cow Forest Gate was last inspected by Newham on 4 March 2026.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.