Brick Lock Orchard Ltd food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Epping Forest
Brick Lock Orchard Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: Brick Lock Cottage, Temple Farm Drive, Roydon, CM19 5EW
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Brick Lock Orchard Ltd 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% | ← Brick Lock Orchard Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Brick Lock Orchard Ltd 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 Brick Lock Orchard Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinglebell Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Dee's Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Donuts Waffles & Crepes Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| G Gray Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
Questions about Brick Lock Orchard Ltd
What is Brick Lock Orchard Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Brick Lock Orchard Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Brick Lock Orchard Ltd 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brick Lock Orchard Ltd last inspected?
Brick Lock Orchard Ltd was last inspected on 19 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 Brick Lock Orchard Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brick Lock Orchard Ltd compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Brick Lock Orchard Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Brick Lock Orchard Ltd 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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