The Dessert Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
The Dessert Bar 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 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Desert Bar, 12 Roydon Close, Loughton, IG10 3DN
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts The Dessert Bar 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% | ← The Dessert Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Dessert Bar 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 The Dessert Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst hill cricket and lacrosse club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill County Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Aged Persons Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Chrysalis Nursery & Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Compass Catering Chartwells School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Baylis News & Off- licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Asvacare Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about The Dessert Bar
What is The Dessert Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Dessert Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The Dessert Bar 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 The Dessert Bar last inspected?
The Dessert Bar was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 The Dessert Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dessert Bar compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Dessert Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects The Dessert Bar 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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