Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Axe and Ember Smokehouse food hygiene rating
The Axe and Ember Smokehouse
41 Orford Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 9NL Inspected 17 January 2026
Walthamstow
London
E17 9NL Inspected 17 January 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Waltham Forest
3
Generally satisfactory
Hygiene standards were generally satisfactory when inspected.
At a glance
Business summary
The Axe and Ember Smokehouse in Waltham Forest currently has a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally satisfactory). The latest published inspection was carried out on 17 January 2026. The Axe and Ember Smokehouse is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 41 Orford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9NL.
- Business name
- The Axe and Ember Smokehouse
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 17 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1888457
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
17 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Generally satisfactoryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Generally satisfactoryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Axe and Ember Smokehouse.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 January 2026 | 3 | Generally satisfactory | Current |
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