Food By Lara Luck food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Epping Forest
Food By Lara Luck holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 15 December 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: Food by Lara Luck, 66 Rayfield, Epping, CM16 5AH
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Food By Lara Luck 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% | ← Food By Lara Luck | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Food By Lara Luck 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 Food By Lara Luck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Benevolent Society Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| May Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| The Black Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Ltd Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Food By Lara Luck
What is Food By Lara Luck's food hygiene rating?
Food By Lara Luck has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 15 December 2023.
Is Food By Lara Luck 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food By Lara Luck last inspected?
Food By Lara Luck was last inspected on 15 December 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 Food By Lara Luck?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food By Lara Luck compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Food By Lara Luck holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Food By Lara Luck 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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