1,070 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 83.6% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Epping Forest are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,070 registered food businesses for Epping Forest. Of these, 911 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 10 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie's Deli | IG10 3TZ | 1 | Sep 05, 2025 |
| Gosht Restaurant | IG9 5AZ | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Handy Stores Premier | CM16 7RE | 1 | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Jasmine | IG10 3AA | 1 | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Loughton food and wine | IG10 2RS | 1 | Jun 02, 2025 |
| Metro superstore | IG8 8AU | 1 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Naira Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine | EN9 1RD | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| Rudgewick Butchers | EN9 2JL | 1 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| The Epping Forest Cafe | CM16 5HW | 1 | Aug 11, 2025 |
| The Standard | IG10 4BE | 1 | Nov 07, 2025 |
| CHAPTER 21 | IG10 1DZ | 2 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Nazeing Golf Club | EN9 2LW | 2 | Feb 05, 2025 |
| Pearlys | EN9 1EE | 2 | Aug 07, 2025 |
| The Tea & Cake Shop | CM17 9LD | 2 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Theydon Bois Bagel Shop | CM16 7ES | 2 | Apr 28, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 762 food businesses in Epping Forest with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Epping Forest depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.