Audley End Estate Shoot food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Audley End Estate Shoot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: Home Farm Lodge, Audley End, Audley End Road, CB11 4JG
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Audley End Estate Shoot among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Audley End Estate Shoot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 Audley End Estate Shoot 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 Audley End Estate Shoot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audley End House \& Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Audley End Gift Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Audley End Miniature Railway Cafe & Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Saffron Ice Cream Retail Trailers And Bicycles Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Saffron Walden Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Crocus Saffron Walden School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Saffron Walden County High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Saffron Hall Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Audley End Estate Shoot
What is Audley End Estate Shoot's food hygiene rating?
Audley End Estate Shoot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Audley End Estate Shoot 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Audley End Estate Shoot last inspected?
Audley End Estate Shoot was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Audley End Estate Shoot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Audley End Estate Shoot compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Audley End Estate Shoot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Audley End Estate Shoot 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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