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The Smak

Leyton

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 21 April 2026 by Waltham Forest.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Smak, from November 2021 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Smak.

Food hygiene rating history for The Smak
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
26 November 2021	4 / 5	Good
21 April 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Smak in Leyton 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?

828 High Road Leyton,
Leyton,
London,
E10 6AE

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

Who inspects The Smak?

Food hygiene at The Smak 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 Smak

What is The Smak’s food hygiene rating?

The Smak has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 21 April 2026.

When was The Smak last inspected?

The Smak was last inspected by Waltham Forest on 21 April 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.