Food hygiene ratings in Uttlesford
Uttlesford inspects and rates 801 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 648 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 153 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Uttlesford
Standards here are high: 90% of rated businesses in Uttlesford hold the top score of 5, and 97% hold a 4 or better. 11 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 90% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Uttlesford
Food hygiene ratings for each town Uttlesford inspects.
- Saffron Walden 212 places
- Dunmow 145 places
- Stansted 85 places
- Bishops Stortford 83 places
Recently inspected in Uttlesford
The most recent inspections published by Uttlesford, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mogul Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
| Slimming World | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Mountfitchet House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Nickys Cakes And Bakes | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Sting Performing Arts | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Bicycle Café | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| Stanley Wilson Lodge | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| Caffe Nero | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Stansted Airport Burger King Drive Thru | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Raylands House LTD | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Falcon House Residential Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Yo! To Go! | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Uttlesford
The lowest-rated food businesses in Uttlesford are listed below. 6 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Meet Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| Takeley Kebab | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Old Mill Road Mini Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Graze & Grape | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Hell Raisers Bakery/Howlett End Farmshop | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 October 2025 |
| Nursery On The Heath | School/college/university | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Uttlesford
How many food businesses does Uttlesford rate?
Uttlesford publishes food hygiene ratings for 801 businesses, of which 648 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Uttlesford?
90% of rated businesses in Uttlesford hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Uttlesford have a bad hygiene rating?
11 food businesses in Uttlesford hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 6 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Uttlesford?
Environmental health officers employed by Uttlesford carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Uttlesford
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 13 Acre Orchard 5 - Very good
- 15/05/2024Burger Van/Ridgeons Car Park 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Felsted Society Ltd 5 - Very good
- ABC Grill 5 - Very good
- Acreland Green B&B 5 - Very good
- Adnams Cellar And Kitchen Exempt
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alfie's Cakes And Pastries Awaiting inspection
- Alice McLaren 5 - Very good
- All The Best Awaiting inspection
- Alzys Coffee Bar Awaiting inspection
- Amfora UK LTD 5 - Very good
- Ananta 4 - Good
- Andrewsfield Milli-Bar 4 - Good
- Andy's Food Bar 5 - Very good
- Angel And Harp 4 - Good
- Anna Shutes Catering 5 - Very good
- Anna's Flower Farm 5 - Very good
- Anwars 5 - Very good
- Anyas Cookie Dough 5 - Very good
- Artas_cakes Awaiting inspection
- Arthur Findlay College 5 - Very good
- Ashdon Catering 5 - Very good
- Ashdon Childrens Nursery 5 - Very good
- Ashdon Primary School 5 - Very good
- Ashfields Country Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Audley End Estate 5 - Very good
- Audley End Estate Shoot 5 - Very good
- Audley End Gift Shop 5 - Very good
- Audley End House \& Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Audley End Miniature Railway Cafe & Shop 5 - Very good
- Audley End News 4 - Good
- Axe And Compasses 5 - Very good
- B And M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bailey Lodge 5 - Very good
- Bake Believe 5 - Very good
- Bake Life Better 5 - Very good
- Baked Cake Company Awaiting inspection
- Bakes From The Burrow 5 - Very good
- Balti Spice 4 - Good
- Bangkok Thai 4 - Good
- Baptist Church Exempt
- Barista Boy Coffee Co 5 - Very good
- Barista Sista 5 - Very good
- Barn Theatre 5 - Very good
- Barnes Bakery 5 - Very good
- Barnston Football Club 5 - Very good
- Bartlett Mitchell Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bay Leaf Tandoori 5 - Very good
- Bears Bakery Awaiting inspection
- Bee Wear Awaiting inspection
- Beigel Express Awaiting inspection
- Bell Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Belle's Fabulous Fudge Awaiting inspection
- Bentfield Primary School 5 - Very good
- Bentfield Primary School Nursery 5 - Very good
- Berden Social Club 5 - Very good
- Bicycle Café 5 - Very good
- Bigods Farm Shoot 5 - Very good
- Bings Hall Residential Home 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-04. Browse all UK councils →