What is the average food hygiene rating in Epping Forest?

The average food hygiene rating in Epping Forest is 4.75 out of 5, across 911 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Epping Forest compare with the national average for food hygiene?

83.4% of rated premises in Epping Forest hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Epping Forest 133 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Epping Forest have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

760 food businesses in Epping Forest hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.4% of the 911 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Epping Forest have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in Epping Forest are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Epping Forest food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Epping Forest (1,054 establishments on record, 911 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Epping Forest

In Epping Forest, 83.4% of 911 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.75/5. These figures cover 1,054 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Epping Forest has 760 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 911 rated premises (83.4%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

5★ share: 83.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +3.7 pp
National rank: 133 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Epping Forest

5★ Very Good

760 (83.4%)

4★ Good

97 (10.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

37 (4.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (0.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 84 awaiting inspection and 59 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 84 awaiting inspection and 59 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Epping Forest: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Epping Forest?: The average food hygiene rating in Epping Forest is 4.75 out of 5, across 911 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Epping Forest compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 83.4% of rated premises in Epping Forest hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Epping Forest 133 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Epping Forest have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 760 food businesses in Epping Forest hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.4% of the 911 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Epping Forest have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in Epping Forest are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Epping Forest food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Epping Forest (1,054 establishments on record, 911 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Epping Forest

Handmade by Yve xOther catering premises · IG7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Shell ChigwellRetailers - other · Bald Hind Garage, 124 Manor Road, Chigwell, Essex · IG7 5PP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Sourdough HouseRetailers - other · IG7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The BoxRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2B St Johns Road, Epping, Essex · CM16 5DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Royal Gunpowder MillsRetailers - other · Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex · EN9 1JY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
The Grazing Company LtdRetailers - other · 80 High Street, Roydon, Harlow, Essex · CM19 5EE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Waltham Abbey Football ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Waltham Abbey Football ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Capershotts, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex · EN9 1LU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Berry NaturalManufacturers/packers · IG7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
MARIANAImporters/Exporters · North London Container Storage, Park Farm, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey · E4 7RF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Candy CartMobile caterer · CM5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Mark PalmerCaring Premises · Loyola Preparatory School, 103 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex · IG9 5NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Epping Forest

Metro superstoreRetailers - other · Metro Superstore Ltd 785 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, Chigwell, Essex · IG8 8AU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Handy Stores PremierRetailers - other · 30 Parklands, Coopersale, Epping, Essex · CM16 7RE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
Gosht RestaurantCaring Premises · Gosht, 147 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex · IG9 5AZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
The Epping Forest CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest Lodge Main House, High Road, Epping, Essex · CM16 5HW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 August 2025
Loughton food and wineRetailers - other · Loughton Food & Wine, 6 Lower Road, Loughton, Essex · IG10 2RS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 June 2025
Bertie's DeliMobile caterer · Bertie?s Deli Unit 15, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate, Loughton, Essex · IG10 3TZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 September 2025
JasmineTakeaway/sandwich shop · 8 Valley Hill, Loughton, Essex · IG10 3AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026
Nisa WisebuysRetailers - other · 24 Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex · CM5 0AJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,054 real Food Standards Agency records for Epping Forest, of which 911 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.