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Waltham Forest Faces Urgent Food Safety Crisis

5/27/2025

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Waltham Forest, east London, is grappling with a troubling food safety crisis, boasting the highest rate of zero-star hygiene ratings in the UK. A shocking 76 businesses have fallen short of standards, with unsanitary practices like handling raw meat without gloves. Local officials are calling out the council for prioritizing parking fines over public health, raising urgent concerns for the community.

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Waltham Forest, east London, is grappling with a troubling food safety crisis, boasting the highest rate of zero-star hygiene ratings in the UK. A shocking 76 businesses have fallen short of standards, with unsanitary practices like handling raw meat without gloves. Local officials are calling out the council for prioritizing parking fines over public health, raising urgent concerns for the community.