King Harolds Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Epping Forest
King Harolds Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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: King Harolds Head PH Nazeing Common, Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, EN9 2RY
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts King Harolds Head among the 764 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 | 764 | 84% | ← King Harolds Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 156 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 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 King Harolds Head 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 King Harolds Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J J Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Hertfordshire Catering Ltd School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Food Morning ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Jaal Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Elgon Chemists Limited Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Louie's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Nazeing General Store Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Simmons Bakery Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about King Harolds Head
What is King Harolds Head's food hygiene rating?
King Harolds Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 8 May 2025.
Is King Harolds Head 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was King Harolds Head last inspected?
King Harolds Head was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 King Harolds Head?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King Harolds Head compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and King Harolds Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects King Harolds Head 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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