South Essex Partnership NHS Trust food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
South Essex Partnership NHS Trust holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 5 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: Essex Prt NHS Trust Ward kitchens St Margarets, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TN
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts South Essex Partnership NHS Trust 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% | ← South Essex Partnership NHS Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 South Essex Partnership NHS Trust 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.
Questions about South Essex Partnership NHS Trust
What is South Essex Partnership NHS Trust's food hygiene rating?
South Essex Partnership NHS Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 13 January 2026.
Is South Essex Partnership NHS Trust 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Essex Partnership NHS Trust last inspected?
South Essex Partnership NHS Trust was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 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 South Essex Partnership NHS Trust?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Essex Partnership NHS Trust compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and South Essex Partnership NHS Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects South Essex Partnership NHS Trust 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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