Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Leisure, 50A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club among the 760 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ← Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asvacare Pharmacy Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aroma Brazilian Food Other catering premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill County Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Bedford House Community Association Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store & Post Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst hill cricket and lacrosse club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bancroft Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2023 |
Questions about Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club
What is Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club last inspected?
Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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