The Axe and Ember Smokehouse

Walthamstow

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 17 January 2026 by Waltham Forest.

What does this rating mean?

The Axe and Ember Smokehouse in Walthamstow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

41 Orford Road,
Walthamstow,
London,
E17 9NL

The Axe and Ember Smokehouse Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Axe and Ember Smokehouse. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Axe and Ember Smokehouse?

Food hygiene at The Axe and Ember Smokehouse is inspected by Waltham Forest, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Axe and Ember Smokehouse

What is The Axe and Ember Smokehouse’s food hygiene rating?

The Axe and Ember Smokehouse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 January 2026.

When was The Axe and Ember Smokehouse last inspected?

The Axe and Ember Smokehouse was last inspected by Waltham Forest on 17 January 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.