Willow Court food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Epping Forest
Willow Court holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 27 January 2025, 17 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: 23A Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1DY
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Willow Court 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% | ← Willow Court | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Willow Court 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 Willow Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Chilli Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Abbey Local Stores Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Bake You Happy LTD Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Abbey's Local Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Abbey Wines Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Apollo Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Belini Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Willow Court
What is Willow Court's food hygiene rating?
Willow Court has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Willow Court 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Court last inspected?
Willow Court was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 Willow Court?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willow Court compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Willow Court holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Willow Court 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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Willow Court is one of 172 rated food businesses in Waltham Abbey. See every hygiene rating in Waltham Abbey →
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