Making it mindful food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Epping Forest
Making it mindful holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: Making It Mindful Newkey, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, CM17 9JW
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Making it mindful 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% | ← Making it mindful | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Making it mindful 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 Making it mindful, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chahil Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Fish 'N' Chick'N Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Fat Boyz Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Blossoms Community Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Church Langley Church Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2011 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Buckinghams Catering Supplies Distributors/Transporters | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Making it mindful
What is Making it mindful's food hygiene rating?
Making it mindful has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 21 December 2023.
Is Making it mindful 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Making it mindful last inspected?
Making it mindful was last inspected on 21 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 Making it mindful?
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 Making it mindful compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Making it mindful is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Making it mindful 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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