What is the average food hygiene rating in Uttlesford?

The average food hygiene rating in Uttlesford is 4.84 out of 5, across 654 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Uttlesford compare with the national average for food hygiene?

89.8% of rated premises in Uttlesford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Uttlesford 35 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 Uttlesford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

587 food businesses in Uttlesford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.8% of the 654 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Uttlesford have a low hygiene rating?

8 food businesses in Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Uttlesford (820 establishments on record, 654 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 Uttlesford

In Uttlesford, 89.8% of 654 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.84/5. These figures cover 820 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Uttlesford has 587 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 654 rated premises (89.8%). 8 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.

5★ share: 89.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +10.1 pp
National rank: 35 / 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 Uttlesford

5★ Very Good

587 (89.8%)

4★ Good

43 (6.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

16 (2.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 120 awaiting inspection and 46 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 120 awaiting inspection and 46 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Uttlesford: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Uttlesford?: The average food hygiene rating in Uttlesford is 4.84 out of 5, across 654 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Uttlesford compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 89.8% of rated premises in Uttlesford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Uttlesford 35 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 Uttlesford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 587 food businesses in Uttlesford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 89.8% of the 654 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Uttlesford have a low hygiene rating?: 8 food businesses in Uttlesford 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 Uttlesford food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Uttlesford (820 establishments on record, 654 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 Uttlesford

House Of HerbertRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM22
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Hello CakeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM22
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Lucky DayMobile caterer · CM23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
MS BakesRetailers - other · CB11
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Hargrave HouseCaring Premises · 103 Cambridge Road, Stansted · CM24 8BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Bay Leaf TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 81B High Street, Dunmow · CM6 1AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Dunmow Fish & Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 69 High Street, Dunmow · CM6 1AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
The Cornerstone CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Marys Church, Church End, Brookend Road, Stebbing
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Broome End Care CentreCaring Premises · Broome End House, Pines Hill, Stansted · CM24 8EX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The PerchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stansted Airport Ltd, Terminal Road North, Stansted · CM24 1RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Sunny Side CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stansted Airport Ltd, Terminal Road North, Stansted · CM24 1RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Busy Bees At Stansted MountfitchetCaring Premises · Stansted Youth And Education Centre, Lower Street, Stansted, Essex · CM24 8LR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Uttlesford

Graze & GrapeRetailers - other · Unit 11, Heath View, Pond Lane, The Heath · CM22 7AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
Nursery On The HeathSchool/college/university · Marketing House, Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath, Bishops Stortford · CM22 7EB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 August 2025
Hell Raisers Bakery/Howlett End FarmshopManufacturers/packers · Myco House, Elder Street, Wimbish, Saffron Walden · CB10 2XA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2025
Old Mill Road Mini MarketRetailers - other · 28 Old Mill Road, Saffron Walden, Essex · CB11 3ER
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Fleur De Lys Widdington LimitedPub/bar/nightclub · Fleur De Lys, High Street, Widdington, Saffron Walden · CB11 3SG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 January 2026
Daisy'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gardens, Easton Lodge, Park Road, Little Easton · CM6 2BB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 September 2025
Jalsa Ghar (UK Ltd)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Queen Victoria, 79 Stortford Road, Dunmow · CM6 1DL
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Takeley KebabMobile caterer · Four Ashes, Brewers End, Dunmow Road, Takeley · CM22 6SB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2024

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 820 real Food Standards Agency records for Uttlesford, of which 654 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.