Lyn's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epping Forest
Lyn's Cafe 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 22 November 2024, 19 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: Ongar Sports Club, Jubilee Park Pavilion, Love Lane, CM5 9BL
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Lyn's Cafe 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% | ← Lyn's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lyn's Cafe 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 Lyn's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Weighbridge Caring Premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Puzzlez playschool limited Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| KG Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Cheesemonger Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| The Cheesemonger Retailers - other | 229 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| The Cock Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
Questions about Lyn's Cafe
What is Lyn's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lyn's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 22 November 2024.
Is Lyn's Cafe 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 Lyn's Cafe last inspected?
Lyn's Cafe was last inspected on 22 November 2024, 19 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 Lyn's Cafe?
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 Lyn's Cafe compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Lyn's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Lyn's Cafe 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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