A S Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epping Forest
A S Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 80-82 Roundhills, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1UU
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so A S Stores sits behind roughly 760 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ← A S Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 A S Stores 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 A S Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Adelfia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Apollo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Belini Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Crepes-Panini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Caterlink Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about A S Stores
What is A S Stores's food hygiene rating?
A S Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 18 August 2023.
Is A S Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A S Stores last inspected?
A S Stores was last inspected on 18 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 A S Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A S Stores compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while A S Stores holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects A S Stores 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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